Michael Akwo Adelowo, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with BasePoint Academy
Get to know Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Michael Akwo Adelow, who serves patients in Forney, Texas.
As a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, Michael has treated clients with mental health and substance use problems of all different age groups from child, adolescents, adults, and older adults. He works at BasePoint Academy in Forney, Texas.
His previous experience excludes working as the Director of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services for an FQHC in Brownwood, Texas.
His education and degrees include: The University of Texas at Arlington in Pre-Nursing Studies, a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies at the Texas Southern University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Midwestern State University, and a Master of Science degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing from Walden University.
Holding a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS – not intended for postnominal use), Michael is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
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.
Learn More about Michael Akwo Adelowo:
Through his online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4149020/info/ or through BasePoint Academy, https://basepointacademy.com/providers/michael-akwo-adelowo-phmhnp-bc/
