精神護理檔案傳播精神病學和精神衛生護理護士感興趣的知識。該領域被認為是在其最廣泛的角度，包括理論，實踐和研究應用相關的所有年齡，特殊人口，設置，以及公共和私營部門的跨學科合作。通過批判性研究、展覽和實踐回顧，APN是臨床學術的一個媒介，為不同實踐領域之間提供理論聯系。

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.