Janet Melvin PHMNP-BC, FNP-C, MSN.ED, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness

Get to know Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Janet James-Melvin, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Janet is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner & board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 15 years of clinical and advanced nursing practice experience. She is the Owner & Operator of Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Her clinical experience includes PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and schizophrenia. She also has a special interest in treating individuals dealing with autistic spectrum disorders.

Utilizing evidence-based and natural solutions, Janet’s philosophy and approach to practice are holistic. Her practice experience includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in both post-acute, long-term care, and private practice settings. Her primary goal is to help each individual restore emotional, mental, and physical balance to their life.

Academically, Janet earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Arizona State University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. She then completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Arizona State University in 2022. 

Having taught at the university level, she continues to intern nursing students to promote advancement in the field of nursing. 

Attributing her success to the grace of God, Janet is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association.

Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse who specializes in mental health and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. 

A Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) is an advanced practice registered nurse who holds board certification and works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, to deliver family-focused care. Given the rather broad nature of the “family” patient population focus, FNPs offer a wide range of healthcare services that revolve around the family unit; from health promotion and disease prevention to direct care and counseling across the lifespan.

Learn More about Janet James-Melvin:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4149168/info/ or through Samaritan Psychiatry and Wellness, https://www.samaritanpsychiatryandwellness.com/about