Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Insights to Practice

by Jack Wade Lethermon, DNP, PMHNP

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice role that provides comprehensive mental health care across diverse populations and settings. This specialized field combines nursing expertise with psychiatric knowledge to address the growing mental health needs in healthcare.

This course examines the PMHNP role in outpatient, community-based, and inpatient settings, covering common mental health presentations and pediatric considerations. Students will learn essential skills for effective psychiatric nursing practice, including the fundamental ability to instill hope and therapeutic optimism in patients and families across all mental health interventions.

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Videos 5
Duration 0:48 h
Quiz questions 20
Concept Pages 0

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Jack Wade Lethermon, DNP, PMHNP

Dr. Jack Lethermon is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who brings over twenty years of diverse healthcare experience to his practice.

He holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Oklahoma City University, making him one of the few doctoral-level psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in the field. As a military veteran and mental health provider, Dr. Lethermon maintains both a private practice and consulting work. His patient-centered approach focuses on seeing the whole person rather than just their symptoms.

At Lecturio, he teaches others about creating individualized treatment plans and meeting patients where they are in their mental health journey.

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