scholarly journals Enhancing Depression Care Outcomes in Primary Care Patients through Secure E-mail Structured Follow-Up Monitoring by Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophia Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Depression Care ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Primary Care Patients ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
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The First Private Practice as a Registration Authority Authorised Nurse Practitioner in Australia

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Cashin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Third Party Reimbursement

The first private practice conducted, owned by and advertised as an authorised nurse practitioner practice in Australia was established in February 2004. A mental health nurse practitioner established the practice in a medical centre to provide counselling and mental health services for individuals, couples and families. This paper discusses the first 18 months of operation and considers the experience in the context of the small amount of published data, internationally, related to nurse owned and run private practices in general, and nurse practitioner practices. The practical steps of setting up, reimbursement and meeting challenges, in particular, are discussed. Diary entries and copies of emails were used as data through which the experience was tracked. The conclusion was reached that private practice as a nurse practitioner is possible. Scope of practice and financial remuneration are limited by the current third party reimbursement arrangements under Medicare and the lack of provision of PBS provider numbers to nurse practitioners.

Exploring Readiness for Teleprecepting in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Training

2020 ◽  
pp. 107839032094812
Author(s):  
Deborah S. Johnson ◽  
Amanda Ling ◽  
Katerina Melino
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Practitioner Education ◽  
And Training

OBJECTIVE: Telehealth offers a solution to many challenges in health care, including the shortage of psychiatric providers. Recently the need to limit patient and provider exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has escalated implementation of telehealth across the globe. As telehealth utilization expands, its role in nursing education and training requires systematic evaluation. Since publication of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty white paper supporting telehealth in health care delivery and nurse practitioner education, several studies have demonstrated successful didactic instruction and training in telehealth. However, a recent literature review found no studies evaluating the use of telehealth technology as a means of precepting in clinical training. METHODS: This small-scale qualitative study investigates the readiness of one behavioral health clinic to provide teleprecepting to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students. Two preceptors and one student were interviewed using a peer-reviewed semistructured interview guide using video chat. Responses were reviewed, coded, and categorized into themes. RESULTS: Thematic analysis of the interviews revealed three categories for consideration in establishing teleprecepting. Clinical factors, logistics, and comparison with traditional precepting are discussed. Interviewees viewed teleprecepting as a viable method of increasing access to clinical training. CONCLUSIONS: This project supports teleprecepting as a feasible strategy for improving access to clinical training and as a technological resource that merits systematic evaluation. Practice guidelines are needed for teleprecepting of advanced practice registered nurse students, and both preceptors and students may benefit from training to support best practices prior to implementation.

Quality and Safety Graduate Competencies in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 350-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Weber ◽  
Kathleen R. Delaney ◽  
Kathleen T. McCoy ◽  
Diane Snow ◽  
Margaret Rhoads Scharf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Practitioner Education ◽  
Nurse Practitioner Education

scholarly journals Promoting Access Through Integrated Mental Health Care Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karan Kverno
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Primary Care Nurse ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Integrated Mental Health

Mental disorders are the leading cause of non-communicable disability worldwide. Insufficient numbers of psychiatrically trained providers and geographic inequities impair access. To close this treatment gap, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the integration of mental health services with primary care. A new innovative online program is presented that increases access to mental health education for primary care nurse practitioners in designated mental health professional shortage areas. To create successful and sustainable change, an overlapping three-phase strategy is being implemented. Phase I is recruiting and educating primary care nurse practitioners to become competent and certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Phase II is developing partnerships with state and local agencies to identify and support the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner education and clinical training. Phase III is sustaining integrated mental health care services through the development of nurse leaders who will participate in interdisciplinary coalitions and educate future students.

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