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10 Hottest Nursing Specialties for Summer 2009
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Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Nurses provide care and consultation to patients suffering from psychiatric and mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia. Psychiatric Nurses generally receive additional training (more than just an BSN / ADN) to learn about psychological therapies and how to deal with challenging behavior.
Average Annual Salary
$61,000
Educational Requirements
RN license with Associate’s Degree or BSN
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Related Organizations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses
Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses
Mental Health Nurses Association (UK)
Currin
11 months ago
102 comments
Holistic nursing is the fastest growing area I've seen in years. Great article!
reversenayr
12 months ago
50 comments
wow! thats awesome. im a bloodbank nurse. is it in demand too in the US? e mail me at reversenayr@yahoo.com.
COLT
12 months ago
4 comments
Another great resource is the Aerospace Medical Association (www.asma.org) and the "Flight Nurse Society" ... a constituent organization of the parent AsMA ... initially founded as a USAF Flight Nurse section ... it now reflects an international membership of civilian and military flight nurses.