Clinical Skills:  
- Patient assessments, vital signs, and health history intake  
- Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ)  
- Wound care, catheterization, NG tube insertion  
- IV therapy, infection control, and sterile techniques  

Technical Skills:  
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)  
- Diagnostic testing, specimen collection, basic lab result interpretation  
- EKG monitoring, BLS & ACLS-certified emergency response  

Interpersonal & Critical Thinking:
- Patient education and counseling  
- Team collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals  
- Time management, crisis response, and problem-solving under pressure

Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences

Advanced Clinical Skills:  
- Comprehensive patient assessments, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning  
- Prescribing and managing medications, including controlled substances  
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, mental health, etc.)  
- Preventive care, screenings, and health promotion across the lifespan  

**Technical & Procedural Skills:**  
- Ordering, interpreting, and integrating lab tests, imaging, and diagnostics  
- Minor procedures (suturing, wound care, I&D, joint injections, biopsies)  
- EHR proficiency (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) and telehealth services  

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:  
- Independent clinical decision-making and case management  
- Patient-centered education and counseling on health conditions and treatments  
- Collaboration with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams  
- Healthcare policy, ethics, and evidence-based practice integration  

Advanced Clinical Skills:  
- Psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, and differential diagnosis  
- Psychotropic medication management, including controlled substances  
- Crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning  
- Therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy)  

Technical & Procedural Skills:  
- Ordering and interpreting psychological testing, labs, and imaging as needed  
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)  
- Telepsychiatry and remote mental health care delivery  

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:  
- Patient-centered counseling and psychoeducation  
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists and social workers  
- Advocacy for mental health policy, holistic care approaches, and stigma reduction  
- Integration of evidence-based practice in psychiatric treatment plans

West Coast University

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(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner - Family

Nurse Practitioner - Psych/Mental Health

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical & Mental Health Care:  
- Provided hands-on care for critically ill and high-acuity patients, managing complex medical and psychiatric conditions.  
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and infection control.  
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic conditions, including COVID-related complications, post-ICU syndrome, and mental health crises.  
- Administered emergency medications, assisted with intubation, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy for respiratory distress.  
- Prescribed and adjusted medications, including sedatives, analgesics, psychotropics, and controlled substances, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.  
- Provided crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and de-escalation for patients experiencing pandemic-related distress and delirium.  
- Delivered patient-centered education on COVID-19, vaccination, long-haul symptoms, and coping strategies for both patients and families.  

Technical & Procedural Expertise:  
- Utilized telehealth platforms to provide remote assessments, medication management, and continuity of care for quarantined and high-risk patients.  
- Ordered, interpreted, and integrated lab tests, imaging, and COVID-19 diagnostics into treatment plans.  
- Managed EHR documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) to ensure seamless communication between providers and continuity of care.  
- Performed essential bedside procedures, including wound care, catheter insertion, NG tube placement, I&D, and joint injections.  
- Assisted in end-of-life care, palliative interventions, and emotional support for patients and families facing critical illness and loss.  

Leadership & Intensive Collaboration: 
- Worked closely with respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes in rapidly evolving situations.  
- Maintained intensive collaboration with families, providing updates, emotional support, and guidance in decision-making under restrictive visitation policies.  
- Advocated for healthcare policy changes, mental health access, and resource allocation during the pandemic.  
- Implemented evidence-based practices to address pandemic-related burnout, trauma, and healthcare disparities.  
- Managed high patient volumes and complex cases, ensuring holistic, patient-centered care in a crisis-driven environment.  


Telehealth Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 

Clinical & Mental Health Care:  
- Conduct comprehensive virtual assessments for patients across the lifespan, addressing both primary care and psychiatric concerns.  
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including mental health disorders, medication management, and comorbid medical conditions.  
- Prescribe and adjust psychotropic and general medications, ensuring evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.  
- Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning for patients experiencing acute distress.  
- Educate patients on medication adherence, therapy options, lifestyle modifications, and holistic approaches to mental health.  
- Support patients managing COVID-19-related mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and post-viral complications.  

Technical & Procedural Expertise:  
- Utilize HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms to deliver remote patient care while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.  
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and psychological assessments to guide treatment plans.  
- Document all patient interactions in Electronic Health Records (EHR) (e.g., Athena, Simple Practice, IntakeQ) with accuracy and efficiency.  
- Coordinate telepsychiatry services with therapists and other specialists for collaborative patient care.  
- Ensure appropriate management of **controlled substances**, adhering to state and federal prescribing regulations via telehealth.  

Leadership & Interdisciplinary Collaboration:  
- Work closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care providers, therapists, and case managers** to ensure comprehensive, integrated patient care.  
- Maintain regular communication with patients and families, providing education and reassurance in virtual settings.  
- Advocate for mental health accessibility and equitable telehealth services, addressing barriers to care.  
- Stay up to date with state and federal telehealth regulations, ensuring compliance with evolving practice guidelines.  
- Implement evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to optimize treatment outcomes in a virtual setting.  


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