The role of the psychiatric nurse practitioner

  The role of the psychiatric nurse practitioner is founded on psychotherapy. Because using a holistic paradigm is becoming more popular and cost-effective, it is important to know how the psychiatric nurse practitioner uses psychotherapy skills to include caring, connection, narrative, and anxiety management for the patient. Using APA format and including three scholarly references, write a two- to three-page paper (not including the reference page) addressing the following: Discuss the elements of psychotherapy and give a clinical example of each from your past nursing experience. Explain the biological basis of anxiety and discuss in general the priorities for treatment using the practice treatment hierarchy.