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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
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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