Published 2026-07-20 · Health & Mental Health Clinic
The Short Answer: Yes
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medication for patients in Florida. This includes prescribing through telehealth, with prescriptions sent electronically to your pharmacy.
What Is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A PMHNP is an advanced practice registered nurse who has completed a graduate degree (such as a Master of Science in Nursing) with specialized training in psychiatry, plus national board certification. PMHNPs assess mental health conditions, order and interpret evaluations, diagnose, prescribe medication, and manage ongoing treatment.
What Can a PMHNP Prescribe?
Prescribing authority and telehealth rules depend on professional scope, the treatment involved, and current Florida requirements. A psychiatric evaluation determines which treatment options may be clinically appropriate; no specific prescription is promised through this website.
PMHNP vs. Psychiatrist: What's the Difference?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO); PMHNPs are advanced practice nurses with specialized graduate-level psychiatric education and certification. Both may evaluate and treat mental health conditions, but their education pathways and professional credentials are different. What matters is choosing a qualified provider whose role and scope are clear.
Seeing a PMHNP in Florida
Hans Beliard is a board-certified PMHNP providing online psychiatry across Florida, including Coral Springs, with care for children, teens, and adults in English, French, and Spanish. It starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and many insurance plans are accepted.