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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Program Overview
The Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will prepare you both professionally and spiritually for the challenging and rewarding field of mental health. Our professors are practicing nurses who will teach you a holistic approach to patient care. You’ll take classes like Processes in Mental Health, Psychopharmacological Therapies across the Lifespan, Care of Aging Adults, and Management of the Complex Client. You will learn to how to ask questions, notice important aspects of patient appearance, and read body language to find the root cause of symptoms. This concentration prepares you to serve as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in clinics, communities, or hospitals.
This concentration will prepare you to serve as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in clinics, communities, or hospitals. In addition to the rewarding work, you’ll receive excellent compensation in your field. Average salaries range from $95,000 to $115,000.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
51
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden, Program Coordinator: Dr. April Reese
Class Format: Hybrid
Program Duration: 5 semesters
Start Date: Fall: August
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Current immunization records must be submitted prior to starting the program.1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline for this program is March 15.
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Career Outcomes
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