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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

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.

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24 tasks20 core, 4 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
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29-1141.02SOC 2018: 29-1141

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20 core tasks and 4 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.Core taskTask 17331Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.Core taskTask 17334Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.Core taskTask 17329Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.Core taskTask 17327Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  5. Task 5. Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.Core taskTask 17319Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Monitor patients' medication usage and results.Core taskTask 17326Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.Core taskTask 17324Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.Core taskTask 17328Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Develop and implement treatment plans.Core taskTask 17325Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.Core taskTask 17335Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.Core taskTask 17313Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.Core taskTask 17332Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.Core taskTask 17330Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.Core taskTask 17320Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.Core taskTask 17322Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.Core taskTask 17323Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Develop practice protocols for mental health problems, based on review and evaluation of published research.Core taskTask 17316Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.Core taskTask 17321Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Administer medications, including those administered by injection.Core taskTask 17333Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  20. Task 20. Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.Core taskTask 17317Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  21. Task 21. Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.Supplemental taskTask 17315Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  22. Task 22. Treat patients for routine physical health problems.Supplemental taskTask 17318Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2023
  23. Task 23. Direct or provide home health services.Supplemental taskTask 17314Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023
  24. Task 24. Teach classes in mental health topics, such as stress reduction.Supplemental taskTask 17312Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2023

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1141
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