According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics在美国，护士从业人员的平均工资为 $124,680 per year ($59.94 per hour).*

NPs specializing in psychiatry/mental health may increase their earning potential by becoming board certified, gaining valuable experience and continuing their education.

Learn more about how much NPs can make, including a state-by-state breakdown and estimates across several unique healthcare facilities.

There is a difference between being licensed and certified. Becoming a certified PMHNP shows employers you are capable of patient care in a psychiatric setting. Licensure determines if you are legally allowed to practice in your state of residence. Employers may require board certification before hiring a PMHNP even if practicing without certification is legally permissible.

每个州对执照都有自己的要求. You will need to find the requirements from your state’s board of nursing.

We strongly recommend getting certified after graduating with your degree. You’ll be in the best position to find a great job and follow your career path in nursing.

Both of those common types of nurse practitioner specialties are highly rewarding and represent a big step forward for a registered nurse looking to advance their career.

• Choose Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) if…you want to be a true psychiatric/mental health specialist, and enjoy giving a voice to patients who are too often misunderstood. An excellent pathway for nurses who have gained practical experience behavioral health or worked in a community mental health facility and want to continue in the psychiatric field.
• Choose Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) if…you want to specialize in the broader field of family practice across the lifespan and prefer a hands-on approach to patient care. You may pursue many different specialties in neonatal (NICU), pediatric or geriatric care. As an FNP you’ll have a strong educational foundation to pursue your unique career path in family practice. Learn more about the Herzing University MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Learn more about the biggest differences between FNP vs. PMHNP.

Here’s a selection of the most common types of nurse practitioners:

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• 成人老年学执业护士(AGNP)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
• 精神科精神健康执业护士(PMHNP)
• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

Each specialty has its own unique requirements in terms of job experience and certification.

We offer multiple options for current nurses of all types, including pathways for ASN/ADN, BSN, and MSN degree holders.

View our available online 精神科精神健康执业护士 programs.

在Herzing大学，你永远不会孤单. It’s our goal to provide all students an affordable, career-driven education. Financial aid options include:

• Loan options – Federal & private
• Scholarships & grants
• VA / military benefits
• Other sources of financial aid

You can find an estimate for tuition and expenses by using the Herzing University tuition wizard.

While registered nurses with an ADN or BSN may pursue roles related to mental health and gain professional experience there, working as a nurse practitioner represents the next level of clinical knowledge and education.

To become a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, you will need to earn at least a master’s degree from an accredited PMHNP program. View all of eligibility requirements 美国护士资格认证中心(ANCC).

A PMHNP is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who holds expertise in behavioral health and wellness. Their role is to assess, diagnose and treat patients exhibiting psychiatric or addictive disorders. A PMHNP’s job description and scope of practice can include:

• 提供心理咨询(心理治疗)
• 开药并监测其效果
• Collaborate with additional health professionals: doctors/physicians, nurses, 管理人员和其他医护人员
• Conduct research to improve the delivery of mental healthcare
• Educate and consult nurses and other mental health professionals
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Whole health begins with mental health—including all ages and demographics across the lifespan. As a nurse practitioner within the mental health specialty, you will have the opportunity to continue your education and focus your experience in many different types of care, including pediatric, geriatric/adult, women’s health, public health and much more.

Where do they work? PMHNPs may work in many different healthcare environments, including hospitals, private practices, mental health centers, 初级保健办公室或政府机构.

PMHNP的角色可以与精神科医生重叠, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals who routinely perform psychotherapy. However, the total scope of practice for each role is different and varies by state requirements.

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners hold a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing, while a psychiatrist is a physician who went to medical school and completed a residency program specializing in psychiatry.

PMNHPs可以做很多精神科医生做的事情, including psychotherapy, prescribing medications, developing and managing treatment plans and educating patients and their families.

Psychiatrists are typically able to treat more complex types of disorders, 但PMNHPs可以治疗许多常见的疾病，比如焦虑, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Schizophrenia, substance abuse/addiction, and much more.

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The 国家卫生人力分析中心 estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will rise 18% from 2016-2030.

对于所有执业护士来说 Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 45% increase in employment from 2022-2032，远快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*