[Core] [23% incumbents] Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
  DWAs: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
  DWAs: Prescribe medications.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.
  DWAs: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Diagnose medical conditions.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop and implement treatment plans.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
  DWAs: Treat patients using psychological therapies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop practice protocols for mental health problems, based on review and evaluation of published research.
  DWAs: Establish nursing policies or standards.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
  DWAs: Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Administer medications, including those administered by injection.
  DWAs: Administer intravenous medications.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Direct or provide home health services.
  DWAs: Provide basic health care services. | Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Teach classes in mental health topics, such as stress reduction.
  DWAs: Teach health management classes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Treat patients for routine physical health problems.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[EMERGING:New] Mentor nursing students.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.38 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Psychology (imp:4.96 lvl:6.83) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.74 lvl:6.70) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  English Language (imp:4.61 lvl:5.35) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.45 lvl:4.83) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:4.26 lvl:4.96) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:4.09 lvl:5.09) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Education and Training (imp:3.91 lvl:5.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.83 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:3.41 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:3.30 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mathematics (imp:3.26 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.23 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:3.19 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.17 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.13 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:3.13 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.87 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.78 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.74 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.52 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.30 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.96 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.87 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Production and Processing (imp:1.78 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Transportation (imp:1.74 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.70 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.70 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.55 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.43 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.43 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.43 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.35 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.62 lvl:5.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.96 lvl:6.35) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.78 lvl:5.43) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.74 lvl:6.17) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.70 lvl:5.91) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.65 lvl:5.74) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.57 lvl:5.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:4.57 lvl:5.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.30 lvl:5.30) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.30 lvl:5.39) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.27 lvl:4.57) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.26 lvl:4.74) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.23 lvl:4.68) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.22 lvl:5.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.09 lvl:3.50) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.04 lvl:5.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.00 lvl:5.73) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.00 lvl:4.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.95 lvl:4.91) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.82 lvl:4.77) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.78 lvl:4.74) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.77 lvl:4.27) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.77 lvl:4.36) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.50 lvl:4.64) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.43 lvl:3.65) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.30 lvl:4.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.61) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.14 lvl:3.59) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.14 lvl:3.82) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.96 lvl:3.57) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:2.74) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.74) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.52 lvl:2.70) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.96 lvl:2.00) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.95 lvl:1.17) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.87 lvl:1.26) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.61 lvl:1.04) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.50 lvl:1.14) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.43 lvl:0.65) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.39 lvl:0.78) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.48) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.22 lvl:0.35) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cautiousness (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.99) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Empathy (imp:2.97) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Dependability (imp:2.87) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.68) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Social Orientation (imp:2.31) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:2.09) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:2.01) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.98) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:1.90) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.48) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,379,720
  annual_median    : $97,550
  annual_pct10     : $68,940
  annual_pct25     : $80,330
  annual_pct75     : $112,350
  annual_pct90     : $137,470
  annual_mean      : $101,420
  hourly_median    : $46.90

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($140,270)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($39,880)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.517x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp: 2,895,620  median: $  97,660
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  169,640  median: $ 110,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  112,160  median: $  91,470
  Educational Services                     emp:   95,240  median: $  78,620
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An advanced practice nurse (APN) is a nurse with post-graduate education and training in nursing. Nurses practising at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing.
In the United States, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing along with other nursing authorities and organizations recommend the use of the term and acronym advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as described in the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education.


== Education, accreditation, and certification ==
APNs or APRNs are intended to demonstrate effective integration of theory, practice and experiences along with increasing degrees of autonomy in judgments and interventions, while remaining under physician supervision. Post-graduate education is designed to teach an APRN to use multiple approaches to decision-making, manage the care of individuals and groups, engage in collaborative practices with the patient or client to achieve best outcomes; provide a supportive environment for colleagues; manage the utilization of staff and physical resources; engage in ethically justifiable nursing practice; protect the rights of individuals and groups; engage in activities to improve nursing practice; develop therapeutic and caring relationships; fulfill the conduct requirements of the profession; act to enhance the professional development of self; and function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice.
APRN education forms the basis of four recognized general areas of specialization:

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
Each specialty can have concentrations in a specific field or patient population.
As of 2023, an APRN in the United States may hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degree.
In 2004, The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in conjunction with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recommended that advanced practice registered nurses move the entry-level degree to the doctorate level by 2015. Accordingly, all APN training programs are recommended (but not required as of yet) to convert their master's degree to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree by 2015. Although the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists approved this recommendation, it is not requiring program compliance until 2025.
The majority of programs will grant a DNP degree. Because 45% of the nurse anesthesia programs are located in schools of allied health, these programs will award a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). The DNP will be the direct-entry, minimum academic requirement for advanced practice registered nurses; it is a clinical/practice-based doctorate but because it is not the entry degree for the profession of nursing (which includes advanced practice registered nursing), it is a terminal degree.


== Regulation ==


=== Advance Practice Nursing in the United States ===
The preferred regulator term for advanced practice nursing in the United States is Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Nursing in the United States is regulated at the state level. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) drafts consensus models of proposed legislation for the individual states to implement. In 2008, the NCSBN's APRN consensus model identified four roles:

Certified registered nurse anesthetist
Certified nurse-midwife
Clinical nurse specialist
Certified nurse practitioner


== Post-nominal initials ==
The specific titles, credentials and post-nominal initials used by advanced practice nurses will vary greatly by country, state and educational level.
A list of post-nominal initials include, but are not limited to:

ACNP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
AGACNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
ANP: Adult Nurse Practitioner
APHN: Advanced Public Health Nurse
APRN: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Refers to the four recognized general areas of advanced professional specialization: CRNA, NP, CNM, and CNS)
APN: Advanced Practice Nurse (same as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse but not recommended as a legally recognized title)
ARNP: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (refers to Nurse Practitioners in some states in the US)
C or BC following a title: Certified or Board Certified (i.e., APRN-BC, WHNP-BC, PNP-BC, FNP-C, GNP-C, ANP-BC)
CMCN: Certified Managed Care Nurse
CNM: Certified Nurse Midwife
CNP: Certified Nurse Practitioner
CNS: Clinical Nurse Specialist
CRNP: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CS: Clinical Specialist
CRNA: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice (the terminal professional degree for APNs)
FNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
GNP: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
NNP: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
NP: Nurse Practitioner
ONP: Oncology Nurse Practitioner
PMHCNS: Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
PMHNP: Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PNP: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
PNP-AC: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care
PsyNP: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
WHNP: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner


== See also ==
Nurse practitioner


== References ==


== External links ==
Germany Network of Advanced Practice Nurses
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana
Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
Information about Advanced Practise Nurses by the Singapore Nursing Board

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  Extract: In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNP's diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients

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  Extract: A nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse who administers anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures. They are involved in the administration of anesthesia in a majority of countries, with varying levels of autonomy. Nurse anesthetists provide all services of anesthesia of the medica

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  Extract: A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or social and human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new comm

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  Extract: A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications, and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic dise

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  Extract: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is a health science university and professional school of the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad as uniformed health professionals, scientists and

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders through comprehensive psychiatric care. They prescribe psychotropic medications per state regulations and provide psychotherapy services to patients across various care settings. These specialized nurses combine advanced clinical training in psychiatry with nursing expertise to deliver holistic mental health treatment.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with conducting psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and reviewing patient medical histories to formulate treatment plans. They prescribe psychotropic medications according to state regulations and collaborative practice agreements, while documenting comprehensive treatment notes and patient progress. Much of their time involves providing individual, group, or family psychotherapy sessions for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders. They collaborate extensively with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans. Patient education is crucial, as they explain mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication effects to patients and their families.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with exceptional social orientation and interpersonal skills excel in this role, as evidenced by the high importance of establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships and social perceptiveness. Those with strong intellectual curiosity and cautious decision-making styles thrive, given the critical nature of psychiatric diagnosis and medication management. The role demands individuals comfortable with extensive psychological knowledge and therapy techniques, requiring both analytical thinking for diagnosis and empathetic communication for therapeutic relationships. Professionals who can balance clinical objectivity with emotional sensitivity perform best, as they must distinguish between physiological and psychological disorders while providing compassionate care.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires a Master's degree in psychiatric nursing or related field, with 87% of practitioners holding this credential according to education distribution data. Candidates must complete specialized psychiatric mental health nursing programs that provide advanced training in psychology, therapy and counseling, and psychiatric medication management. Most positions require board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and state licensure with prescriptive authority. Clinical experience in mental health settings through graduate-level practicum and residency training is essential for developing competency in psychiatric assessment and treatment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically progresses from staff psychiatric nurse practitioner roles to senior clinical positions with increased autonomy and specialized patient populations. Many advance to leadership roles such as psychiatric program directors, clinical supervisors, or private practice owners where they can mentor nursing students and supervise other mental health professionals. Some pursue doctoral degrees (8.7% hold doctoral credentials) to transition into academic positions, research roles, or executive healthcare administration. The emerging task of mentoring nursing students indicates growing opportunities in education and professional development leadership.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 3,379,720 positions nationally with median annual wages of $97,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $68,940 to $137,470 for the 10th-90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with California offering the highest compensation at $140,270 compared to Puerto Rico's $39,880, representing a 3.52x ratio difference. The vast majority of employment (2,895,620 positions) occurs in Health Care and Social Assistance settings, with additional opportunities in government and administrative services. Strong demand is driven by increasing recognition of mental health needs and the shortage of psychiatric providers, particularly in underserved areas.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role shows strong resistance to automation due to its foundation in complex human relationships and clinical judgment that requires nuanced understanding of psychological and social factors. The core work activities of assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and making complex diagnostic decisions involve emotional intelligence and therapeutic rapport that cannot be automated. While documentation and information processing tasks may benefit from AI assistance, the essential functions of psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, and collaborative care planning remain fundamentally human-centered activities.

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    reasoning: Both roles share identical advanced practice nursing foundation with similar education requirements (87% Master's degree) and prescriptive authority.
    data: Master's degree requirement 87%
    data: Prescriptive medication authority
    data: Advanced practice nursing scope
  [task_similarity] Psychiatrists (29-1223.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve diagnosing psychiatric disorders, prescribing psychotropic medications, and providing psychotherapy with high overlap in psychological knowledge requirements.
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:5.0, lvl:6.8)
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge (imp:4.7, lvl:6.7)
    data: Psychiatric diagnosis tasks
  [skill_overlap] Mental Health Counselors (21-1014.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in therapeutic relationship skills including Active Listening (imp:4.4), Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.2), and psychotherapy delivery capabilities.
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.4, lvl:4.1)
    data: Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.2, lvl:4.9)
    data: Psychotherapy tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Clinical Nurse Specialists (29-1141.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles demonstrate high Social orientation (S:6.07) and Investigative traits with similar advanced nursing specialization requiring extensive preparation.
    data: RIASEC Social score 6.07
    data: Job Zone 5 extensive preparation
    data: Advanced nursing specialization
  [career_pathway] Registered Nurses (29-1141.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression pathway where RN experience provides foundation for advanced psychiatric nursing practice with shared core nursing competencies.
    data: Nursing foundation requirements
    data: Progressive specialization pathway
    data: Shared work activities in patient care
  [knowledge_overlap] Clinical Neuropsychologists (19-3039.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Significant overlap in Psychology knowledge (imp:5.0) and mental health assessment capabilities, though differing in treatment scope and prescriptive authority.
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:5.0, lvl:6.8)
    data: Mental health assessment tasks
    data: Diagnostic evaluation skills

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