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How can I find work in psychiatry?

I'm about to attend college and get my BSN, and then get my license, but I'm unsure on how to get started as a psychiatric nurse.
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Karin’s Answer

Hi Adriana,

Congratulations on your decision to become a nurse! There are so many exciting options!

You first get your bachelors. Next you need to take the NCLEX-RN exam and get licensed in your state.

You can now apply for nursing jobs. When you have practiced as a nurse for at least 2 years, accumulated at least 2000 hours in mental health facilities, and completed 30 hours of mental health nursing education, you can earn your Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC).

I left some links to more information for you below.

I hope this helps! All the best to you!

KP

Karin recommends the following next steps:

https://www.healthecareers.com/career-resources/nurse-career/steps-to-becoming-psychiatric-nurse
https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nursing-certification/
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