Psychiatric nursing or<unk>  is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in<unk><unk> , and cares for people of all ages experiencing<unk>  illnesses or distress. These include: neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, addiction, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm. Nurses in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behaviour, and the administration of psychiatric medication. In most countries, after the 1990s, a psychiatric nurse would have to attain a bachelor's degree in nursing to become a Registered Nurse (RN), and specialise in<unk><unk> . Degrees vary in different countries, and are governed by country-specific regulations. In the United States one can become a RN, and a psychiatric nurse, by completing either a diploma program, an associates (ASN) degree, or a bachelors (BSN) degree. Up until the 1990s 5 GCSEs/O levels were sufficient and no degree or other nursing qualifications were required.<unk><unk>  nurses can work in a variety of services, including: Child and Adolescent<unk><unk>  Services (CAMHS), Acute Medical Units (AMUs), Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), and Community<unk><unk>  Services (CMHS).
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