Current perceptions about nurses roles and responsibilities are examined in this study, specifically relating to adolescent inpatient mental health nurses (MHNs). Psychiatrists and psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) were contacted to request participation in an anonymous survey. This research was conducted to examine nursing stereotypes that exist within the health care profession itself, as compared to pre-existing stereotypes displayed by the media. Analysis of survey responses revealed four overarching themes. First, MHNs are a critical component of the health care...