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What is the difference between the Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner?

April 26, 2017clinical difference Health nurse Practitioner psychiatric-mental specialist

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What is the difference between the Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner?

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The PMH CNS typically specializes in psychotherapy, including psychotherapeutic theory and techniques. Clinical placements for CNS students will aim to hone psychotherapy skills as well as consultative skills. NP students are focused more on the biological basis of mental illness, along with pharmacological treatments and therapies, integrated with psychotherapeutic skills.