Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Students in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Lewis University learn how to design and execute complex healthcare strategies for a rapidly changing healthcare environment, allowing them to take the next step in their career. Specialize in the care of patients with psychiatric and mental health issues across the life span, including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use disorders, and more. Learn how to conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and counsel on preventative health care.

Graduation from a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN), accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois or state/country of practice

Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from ADN degree if applicable

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from BSN degree; OR

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from post BSN, graduate level coursework of no less than 6 credit hours; OR

Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA from MSN and post-MSN coursework for entry into post-MSN, programs.

Successful completion of a Statistics course and Nursing Research course

Equivalent courses must be taken prior to or concurrent with the first graduate-level nursing course with a grade “B” or above. If a student does not receive a grade of “B” or above in a bridge course, the student may not repeat the course and will be dismissed from the program.

Two completed Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences' recommendation forms

One reference must be from a nurse with a master's degree or doctoral degree in the specialty for which you are applying

One reference should be from your current supervisor or manager

Letters from persons deemed to have a conflict of interest will not be accepted, e.g. relatives or persons in a reporting position to the applicant.

A current resume or curriculum vitae

English Proficiency Exams

IELTS - Minimum 6.5; TOEFL IBT - Minimum 79; PTE-A - Minimum 52; Duolingo Academic - Minimum 105.