What are the Responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurses?
[Psychiatric nurses](#) have a unique role that includes a variety of responsibilities such as:
- Conducting Assessments: They perform mental health assessments to identify symptoms and monitor progress. - Administering Medications: Psychiatric nurses are responsible for administering prescribed medications and monitoring their effects. - Providing Therapy: They offer various forms of [therapy](#) and support to help patients manage their conditions. - Crisis Intervention: These nurses are trained to handle psychiatric emergencies and provide immediate care to stabilize patients.
