Trusted psychiatric-nursing CE for 40+ years

Earn psychiatric nursing CE online — accredited CE contact hours, on your own schedule.

A self-paced, fully online CE program for psychiatric and mental-health nurses. Medication safety, crisis intervention, and clinical care — concise lessons with instant certificates.

★★★★★ Rated 5 stars by 1,000+ members 30-day money-back guarantee
At a glance
1yrunlimited access to the CE library
175+clinically relevant topics
<6mto start with instant access
Fully accredited ACCME-accredited provider Accepted by major nursing boards Trusted for 40+ years

The trusted source for psychiatric-nursing CE — for over four decades.

Concise, evidence-based learning delivered to clinicians worldwide. Designed for busy professionals who need to stay current and meet their requirements without the wasted time.

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The contact hours you need

Earn the CE contact hours required to meet your nursing licensing and renewal requirements.

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Self-paced, always open

Learn on your schedule with 24/7 access — at home, at the office, or traveling.

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Instant certificate

Receive your certificate the moment you complete each lesson’s quiz — no waiting.

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Expert faculty

Content authored by licensed clinicians from leading academic institutions.

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Proven track record

Millions of credit hours awarded to clinicians over 40+ years.

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Built to apply

Clear summaries, key insights, and practical applications you can use the same day.

Concise, high-yield lessons in every volume.

Stay current with the latest advances through high-yield lessons spanning the full scope of care.

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Psychiatric medication management & safety

Mechanisms, monitoring, and patient-safety essentials.

B

Therapeutic communication & crisis intervention

De-escalation, rapport, and safe acute response.

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Mood, anxiety & psychotic disorders

Assessment and nursing care across conditions.

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Substance use & co-occurring conditions

Screening, intervention, and harm reduction.

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Ethics, documentation & scope of practice

Legal awareness and accountable, ethical care.

How it works

A convenient, self-paced experience.

Read

Text-based, easy-to-follow lessons with optional print access.

Quiz

Short quizzes after each lesson confirm your understanding.

Certify

Instant certification — permanent records kept for audit.

Anywhere

Access your coursework anytime, on any device.

Built for the whole behavioral-health team.

Psychiatric-mental health nurses Nurse practitioners Registered nurses Clinicians meeting nursing CE requirements
1,000+
members & growing
40+
years of trusted education
★ 5.0
average member rating
Millions
of credit hours awarded

Clinicians who keep coming back.

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“What makes Hatherleigh stand apart is their excellent customer service — consistently prompt and helpful. Their courses are contemporary and challenging.”
Dr. Charles KeenanCommerce, TX · 30-year client
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“The content is always relevant to today’s clinical population, and completing courses for credit is perfect for my busy schedule. I plan to keep coming back.”
Dr. Margret C. Dell’osso, Psy.D.Pembroke Pines, FL
★★★★★
“Excellent review of varied topics. One really cannot get better value for one’s CE dollar today.”
Scott A. Joseph, MDBayview, TX · Diplomate, ABPN

Learn from the minds shaping modern practice.

900+clinicians, researchers & educators author our courses — licensed professionals, not marketplace freelancers.
Karen M. Abrams, MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Jennifer Alvidrez, PhD
Department of Psychiatry, UC San Francisco
David M. Allen, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Vimal Aga, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University
Faculty affiliated with leading institutions
HarvardJohns HopkinsYaleColumbiaBrownCambridgePrincetonUniversity of TorontoBaylorMount SinaiUC San FranciscoUniversity of Florida
The offer

Directions in Psychiatric Nursing

A full year of self-paced, fully online psychiatric-nursing CE — unlimited access to a library of clinically relevant, evidence-based lessons.

1yrunlimited access
Enroll now & start today →

30-day money-back guarantee · Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Everything included
  • Earn psychiatric-nursing CE contact hours — designed to meet major nursing board requirements
  • 1-year unlimited access — study anytime, on any device
  • Text-based, self-paced format with key points, summaries & abstracts
  • Instant certificate the moment you finish each quiz
  • Permanent records & transcripts kept in case of audit
  • Expert faculty from leading institutions

A reliable, accredited pathway.

ACCME-accredited provider

The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is an ACCME-accredited provider of continuing education for behavioral-health professionals.

Accepted by major boards

CE contact hours are designed to meet the continuing-education requirements recognized by major nursing boards. Confirm specifics with your board.

40+ years of trusted CE

For over four decades, clinicians have relied on Hatherleigh for unbiased, evidence-based continuing education.

Frequently asked questions.

How many CE contact hours can I earn? +

Earn the contact hours you need with 1-year unlimited access to our CE library. Confirm acceptance with your nursing board.

Is this program self-paced? +

Yes — complete your online nursing CE at your own pace, with 24/7 access for a full year.

When do I receive my certificate? +

You receive your CE certificate instantly upon completing each lesson's quiz — no waiting.

What topics are covered? +

Topics include medication management, crisis intervention, mood and psychotic disorders, substance use, and ethics.

What if I'm not satisfied? +

Every plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime within 30 days, no questions asked.

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