EXAMINING NURSING SPECIALTIES You have probably seen one or more of the many inspirational posters about decisions. A visual such as a forked road or a street sign is typically pictured, along with a quote designed to inspire.

EXAMINING NURSING SPECIALTIES

Thank you for your post. Congratulations on choosing Psychiatric Mental Health nursing practice as your specialty. I believe you will make a good nurse in that field. There is a need for nurses with your chosen specialty, just like you, given the rise of mental illnesses across the country and the world at large. For instance, it is estimated that more than one in five people lives with a mental illness in the United States, translating to 57.1 million people (National Institute of Mental Health, 2021). Psychiatric mental health nurses are very crucial in the management of this endemic. Their role is to examine, diagnose, and treat their patient’s mental health needs (American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2019). Another professional organization you can check out is the Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (AAPPN). AAPPN is a professional organization that helps in connecting fellow members, building clinical skills, and working to protect the profession. For as low as $50 per year, a student may register to join the organization through their website (AAPPN, 2023).

References

AAPPN. (2023). Our Community – AAPPN. Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses. https://www.aappn.org/about/aappn-community/#https://www.aappn.org/about/aappn-community/#