Do psychiatric nurses go for masters or doctoral degrees?
In the 21st century, the field of psychiatric nursing is ever expanding while psychiatric nursing practice is increasingly becoming evidence-based. Evidence to support nursing practice is obtained through well-grounded research which is becoming an integral part of psychiatric nursing. This is supported by revolutionary discoveries in nursing, medicine and neurosciences. In adapting advanced knowledge through research and professional development, psychiatric nurses achieve the educational and practice competencies for master’s degrees and PhD levels. These nurses could become educators in post-secondary education, nurse researchers, psychotherapists and private counselors or discover new service areas for psychiatric nursing.
