精神护理档案传播精神病学和精神卫生护理护士感兴趣的知识。该领域被认为是在其最广泛的角度，包括理论，实践和研究应用相关的所有年龄，特殊人口，设置，以及公共和私营部门的跨学科合作。通过批判性研究、展览和实践回顾，APN是临床学术的一个媒介，为不同实践领域之间提供理论联系。
The Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates knowledge that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, APN is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages between diverse areas of practice.