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This study proposed investigation of the duties of the registered nurse employed in psychiatric outpatient clinics, particularly those duties in which the nurse was involved in individual or group therapy. The method involved in this research was use of a questionnaire. A questionnaire concerning the duties of nurses was sent to the 187 psychiatric outpatient clinics in the United States thought to employ one or more nurses. The findings indicate that the majority of such nurses actively function in both individual and group psychotherapy, without additional educational preparation.
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The research on which this paper is based was completed to partially fulfill requirements for a master's degree from the University of Nebraska. The author wishes to express her gratitude to Dr. Marjorie Hook and Dr. LaVern Strough. Special appreciation is expressed to Dr. Merrill Eaton, for his direction and support throughout this project.
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Reres, M.E. A survey of the nurse's role in psychiatric outpatient clinics in America. Community Ment Health J 5, 382–385 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01438983
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