Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, Illinois

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About Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners: Psych/Mental Health NPs: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners provides a full range of primary mental health care services, including biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis of patients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Treatment modalities include both medication and psychotherapeutic management. Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works in a variety of settings, including inpatient, emergency and community-based mental health services.

4 Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners found in Decatur
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Mary Crisler

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-464-2540    
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Nathalie K Diethrich, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
151 N Main St, Decatur, IL - 62523
217-362-6262     217-362-6290
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Ashley M Garner, DNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
320 E Central Ave, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-877-9117    
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Kathleen Ann Pritchett, PA

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-545-8000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, IL: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP1 Family NP61 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP38 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP1 Women's Health NP2
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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