PMHNP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PMHNP stands for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner who assesses, diagnoses and treats mental health and substance use conditions across the lifespan, including prescribing psychiatric medications and providing psychotherapy. Certification is PMHNP-BC from ANCC.
Example: Telepsychiatry PMHNP manages medication for depression, ADHD and opioid use disorder.
Usage notes
Demand has grown sharply because of psychiatrist shortages, especially in rural areas. PMHNPs can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Older adult-only psychiatric NP and clinical nurse specialist certifications were retired in favor of the lifespan exam.
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