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===UK===
In the [[UK]] and Ireland the term ''psychiatric nurse'' has now largely been replaced with ''mental health nurse''. Mental health nurses undergo a 3-4 year training programme at either diploma or degree level (Diploma courses are no longer available at most universities), in common with other nurses. However, most of their training is specific to caring for clients with mental health issues.
 
ANP (advanced nurse practitioners) - this requires completion of a masters programme. The role includes prescribing medications, assessing clients, being on call for hospital wards and delivering psychosocial interventions to clients