The PMHNP is challenged to examine and reflect on guidelines and standards that will influence their practice.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
- Discuss laws and guidelines for safe practice, and the implications for you as a new PMHNP.
Discuss laws and guidelines for safe practice, and the implications for you as a new PMHNP.
Instructions
- Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
- Read the following:
- Textbook: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice –
- Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Standards of Professional Performance
- Textbook: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice –
- Review the following:
- Website: Telehealth Licensing Requirements and Interstate Compacts(new tab)
- Website: Telebehavioral Health, Telemental Health, e-Therapy and e-Health Competencies: The Need for an Interprofessional Framework(new tab)
- The State Boards of Nursing website (depending on your state of practice)
- Review your state Board of Nursing website for the scope of practice related to psychiatric mental health advanced practice.
- Overview the responsibilities of the PMHNP, limitations listed and guidelines for safe practice in your state.
- Review the standards related to nursing practice in the context of telehealth
- Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following:
- Discuss the process, fees and requirements to apply to practice in your state as well as the process for certification/renewal through the ANCC.
- What limitations are placed on the PMHNP in your state?
- How will telehealth standards and competencies affect your practice?