A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner You Can Trust

Bryan Walker is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and is board-certified in psychiatry and mental health (PMHNP-BC). He completed his MSN at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Bryan has also been a registered nurse since 1984 and has worked in a wide variety of health care settings (emergency, trauma, intensive care, home health, telephone triage, rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care, psychiatry). His diverse background augments his practice of psychiatry and mental health care.  

Bryan Walker, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Who is Bryan Walker?

As an advanced practice nurse, Bryan is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered, and evidenced-based care. He believes strongly in an integrated model of care and works in partnership with clients, other healthcare providers, and psychotherapists to achieve the best outcomes. Bryan keeps up with the latest research by attending conferences and improving psychotherapy skills with continued training.

Prior to  entering  private practice, Bryan worked full time at Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center. In this private practice, he provides care to adolescents and adults (age 12 to 70).

Bryan is a practicing Christian and is open to talking about faith. He treats patients of all faiths and beliefs, bringing a Christian perspective to an individual’s treatment plan when requested.  Your religious beliefs may or may not come up in discussions. 

As a PMHNP, Bryan can assess, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric disorders including the prescription of medications and administration of psychotherapy. PMHNP’s provide a full range of psychiatric and mental health services including: 

  • Diagnosing and treating psychiatric/mental health conditions

  • Prescribing medications and treatments

  • Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests

  • Developing and managing individualized treatment plans for patients

  • Patient education

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