Review Of How To Become Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 2023. Choose from two program options — fnp or pmhnp — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Duties, pay, and how to become one written by coursera • updated on jul 17, 2023 psychiatric nurses work in the mental health nursing field to care for and support patients with mental illnesses.

Pass the national council licensure examination (nclex) to receive rn licensure. Complete the required number of clinical experience hours. Earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.