Adam chose a career as a mental health nurse because he likes helping people, the salary is good, and the schooling is relatively short. As a mental health nurse, he would help patients recover from or cope with mental health conditions in settings like homes, healthcare centers, hospitals, or residential units. The training involves a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing or higher, and employment in this field is expected to grow 26% by 2020. Salaries range from around $30,000 to over $110,000 depending on education and experience level. Technology like virtual reality simulations and SMS messaging is also used in treatment. Overall, Adam still finds this career appealing for the reasons he initially chose it.

1. Career Project
By: Adam Brandman

2. -I chose this career because
a. I like to help people
b. You make good money
c. Schooling is short
b. I feel like this would be a pretty good job
Mental Health Nurse

3. Mental health nurses work with people suffering from various mental health
conditions. The work involves helping the patient to recover from their illness
or to come to term with it in order to lead a positive life.
Nature of Work

4. A registered mental health nurse (RMN) might work with patients in a variety
of settings including their own homes, community healthcare centers,
hospital outpatients departments or specialist units, or secure residential
units.
Working Conditions

5. -A minimum of four years of schooling
-Must have a bachelors degree in Psychiatric
aid
-Mental health nurse practitioners (APRN-
PMHs) complete a master’s degree or
doctorate in advanced practice nursing with a
focus on psychiatry.
Training, Qualifications, and
Advancement

6. -The employment of registered nurses is
expected to raise by 26% by 2010 and 2020
Job Outlook/Employment

7. licensed practical nurses make
$29,680-$56,010
-registered nurses make $44,190-$95,130
-Registered MSN nurses make
$61,277-$110,738
-Nurses with a doctorate make
$76,282-$110,738
Earnings

8. -they use many virtual reality simulations to give patients
real life situations without the anxiety of doing something
wrong.
-SMS messages between patients and their therapist
-games to keep their minds active
Use of Technology in Career

9. -This career is still appealing to me because
i like to help people, they make great
money, there is a pretty good demand for
mental health nurses, and schooling is very
short.
Summary

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