Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Code: 29-1141.02
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£97,550
Range: £68,940 - £137,470
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Adult Psychiatric Mental Health APRN (Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
APN (Advanced Practice Nurse)
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC PMH-CNS)
PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric APN (Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse)
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Provider
Psychiatry APRN (Psychiatry Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
- Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
- Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Invivo Data EPX ePRO Management System
Microsoft Access
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Medical software
Medical condition coding software
Zung Depression Rating Scale
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Math and Science
psychology
biology
Health
therapy and counseling
medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Sincerity
Adaptability
Perseverance
Empathy
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Frequently Asked Questions About Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses is £97,550. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £68,940, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £137,470 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses include: Invivo Data EPX ePRO Management System, Microsoft Access, Google Meet, Medical condition coding software, Zung Depression Rating Scale. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£68,940
Median Annual (Average):
£97,550
90th Percentile (Senior):
£137,470
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