Conducting thorough mental and physical health assessments through interviews with patients and their families.

This job happens in hospitals, This is a very common setting, including general hospitals with psychiatric units, as well as specialized psychiatric hospitals.

This is arguably the most crucial trait. Psychiatric nurses must be able to understand and connect with patients who may be experiencing significant emotional distress, confusion, or even psychosis. They need to genuinely care about others' well-being

A systematic evaluation of a patient's current mental state.

Texas (as an example, since the current location is Austin): Psychiatric nurses in Texas earn an average of $77,663 per year (or $37.34 per hour). In Austin, specifically, the average is around $79,931 per year (or $38.43 per hour)