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Specialty

ADULT PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

COMPASSION, COMFORT AND CARE

It’s more important than ever for us to help Airmen overcome stresses and mental challenges. Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses have the pivotal role of assisting Airmen and their families to overcome mental ailments and barriers. Responsible for managing acute and chronic mental health conditions, these privileged care providers do everything they can to help each patient handle, and even overcome, their mental obstacles.

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What you’ll do

  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric mental healthcare to Airmen, their family and retirees between the ages of 18 and 65
  • Collaborate with others to ensure appropriate patient evaluation and treatment
  • Function independently and in collaboration with credentialed health providers
  • Serve as a role model and consultant to staff in the provision of psychiatric care, education and research
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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

  • Officer Training School

    5.5 weeks

  • Military Training Location

    Maxwell AFB, AL

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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