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tulipsandroses

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3. I'm a psych NP. The role of a psychologist is not the same as the role of a psychiatrist or psychiatric NP

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 06:27 PM

Jun 30

Psychologists do not prescribe medication. Completely different role.

Nurse practitioners have been utilized in healthcare since the 1960's - Due to shortage of MDs.
Many people probably see an NP without realizing they are seeing an NP.
Psychiatric NPs can diagnose, prescribe meds and do therapy - It is part of the training.

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I had to look up psychiatric nurse practitioner. bucolic_frolic Jun 30 #1

I'm a psych NP. The role of a psychologist is not the same as the role of a psychiatrist or psychiatric NP tulipsandroses Jun 30 #3

Thanks for the additional background. Google AI was a bit scant on much of that. bucolic_frolic Jun 30 #4

They are truly shameless! SheltieLover Jun 30 #2

If I'm understanding this correctly: Mike 03 Jun 30 #5

Unfortunately, the rule wasn't scheduled to start until 1/1/2025. Not sure why it took 16 years after enactment of law Silent Type Jun 30 #6