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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing.

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How to Become a Pediatric Nurse: All You Need to Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Most of the remainder of the pediatric nursing workforce is in doctors offices, community hospitals, major medical centers, schools and home healthcare settings. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. Exposure to weapons and illegal drugs.

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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As of May 2022, the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. For example, pediatric occupational therapists at elementary schools make an average salary of $83,070, while those in home healthcare services make an average of $105,700. Bureau of Labor Statistics , last modified May 2022, [link].

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Eight Places an Occupational Therapist Can Work

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Occupational therapists offer a range of services to improve patients’ health and quality of life by helping them with everyday activities. OTs can specialize in certain areas—such as youth rehabilitation or mental health—and assist with a wide spectrum of needs. About Occupational Therapy,” AOTA , last modified 2022.

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A Career in Psychology: 17 Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.

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Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

K-12 schools and home healthcare. USAHS, “20+ Occupational Therapy Specialties to Advance Your Career,” USAHS , last modified July 2022, [link]. to improve mobility and decrease pain/li> Both occupational and physical therapists work in nursing facilities, hospitals, office settings.