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Reasons For Choosing MSN Specialization

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Reasons For Choosing MSN Specialization

Specialization Psychiatric Mental Health Family Practice FNP

Scope and It focuses on assessing, diagnosing, treating, Focuses on primary care services for
and managing mental health disorders across individuals and families across the
Standards of
the lifespan. Includes knowledge of lifespan. Includes understanding chronic
Practice
psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and illness treatment, disease prevention, and
crisis intervention. (American Nurses health promotion (National Organization
Association, 2014) of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2017).
Competencies Competencies related to psychiatric-mental Family nurse practitioners' competencies
health nursing include assessment and involve advanced evaluation and
diagnosis, therapeutic communication, diagnoses, health promotion and disease
medication management, crisis intervention, prevention, medical decisions, and care
and interdisciplinary collaboration. (ANA, of acute and chronic disorders (NONPF,
2014) 2017).

My choice of MSN specialization is in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. I am

passionate about working with individuals who struggle with mental health disorders and feel a

significant need for specialized nurses in this field. Through my interactions with colleagues in

the Discussion forum, I received positive feedback on my choice of specialization. Several

colleagues shared their experiences and insights into this field, further reinforcing my decision.

My challenges in making this choice included concerns about the stigma surrounding mental

health and the potential emotional toll this work may have on me. However, I believe that the

rewards of positively impacting the lives of those struggling with mental illness outweigh these

challenges.

The professional organization related to my chosen specialization is the American Nurses

Association's (ANA) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHN) organization. To become an

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active member of this organization, I can visit the ANA's website and follow the prompts to join

the PMHN organization (ANA, 2021). As a member, I would have access to resources, such as

continuing education opportunities, publications, and networking events specific to psychiatric-

mental health nursing. I could also participate in committees or special interest groups to become

more involved in the organization's activities and contribute to advancing the field.
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References

American Nurses Association. (2014). Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of

practice. Silver Spring, MD: Author.

American Nurses Association. (2021). Join a Specialty Nursing Organization. Retrieved from

https://www.nursingworld.org/membership/join-a-specialty-nursing-organization/

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (2017). Nurse Practitioner Core

Competencies Content. Retrieved from

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/competencies/2017_NPCoreCo

mpsContent_Fina.pdf