Angela S. Peters, Nurse Practitioner

Angela has been a nurse practitioner since 2011 with board certification as an Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She prides herself in getting to know her patients and helping each one reach their personal goals for health and mental wellness. She also enjoys teaching and spending time with her family and puppies.

Angela Peters DNP, APRN, PMHNP

Questions

What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. A PMHNP can diagnose, perform therapy, and prescribe medications.

How is a PMHNP licensed and certified?

A PMHNP is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and there are other credentialing bodies as well for other specialties.
Nurse practitioners must maintain licensure in the state they are practicing in addition to maintaining national certification.