registered psychiatric nurse

A registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) is a nurse who specialises in holistic physical and mental health promotion. RPNs are often licensed as registered nurses that work in psychiatric-mental health settings. RPNs are often licensed as registered nurses (RNs) who work in psychiatric-mental health settings. Although RNs may receive additional training, certification, or experience in psychiatric-mental health nursing, certain countries have multiple pathways for psychiatric nursing education and registration. Notably, Western Canada regulates RPNs separately from RNs; graduates of an undergraduate program in psychiatric nursing are licensed as RPNs. Mental health care provided by RPNs utilizes the bio-psycho-social model of health and well-being for the promotion of health, as well as preven...