Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (8%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 18 (75%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 4 (17%)

• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Monitor patients' medication usage and results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop and implement treatment plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop practice protocols for mental health problems, based on review and evaluation of published research.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Teach classes in mental health topics, such as stress reduction.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Treat patients for routine physical health problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Administer medications, including those administered by injection.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct or provide home health services.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task