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Published on: March 8, 2018
What do psychiatric nurse practitioners need to know about trauma?
1Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
Purpose:
The purpose of this article is to describe Trauma and Resilience Competencies for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and to propose a trauma and resilience informed framework for nursing practice.
Conclusions:
Trauma and Resilience Competencies for Nursing Education have been developed and validated, yet to date, these have not been widely disseminated.
Practice Implications:
It is essential that all nurses have competency in trauma and resilience to provide care for their patients as well as for their own well-being. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who practices from a trauma-informed framework ensures the delivery of safe, quality care for all patients.
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