A registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) directly cares for those with mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities and addictions.
What do registered psychiatric nurses do?
A registered psychiatric nurse directly cares for those with mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities and addictions. They also work to promote optimal mental health across community and health care settings.
Focuses on the therapeutic relationship
Restores mental health or promotes optimal mental health
Prevents mental illness/injury and disability
Delivers mental health education programs
Where do registered psychiatric nurses work?
Mental health facility or community clinics
Correctional facilities
Hospitals or health care centres
Long-term care facilities
Communities
Schools
What are the credentials for a registered psychiatric nurse?
A diploma or degree from a psychiatric nursing program
