MS in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to care for families in a wide variety of community and hospital based psychiatric settings. The curriculum features theoretically based and clinically focused courses. PM HNP graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam corresponding to their population foci upon graduation. The curriculum includes 780 contact hours for clinical practice. Learning Outcomes PLO 1. Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in professional development. PLO 2. Integrate nursing knowledge and skills in designing and implementing care to individuals and diverse populations based on Orem's Self-Care Deficit of Nursing Theory; PLO 3. Engage in scholarly inquiry to advance the profession of nursing; PLO 4. Engage in leadership strategies that contribute to the improvement of health care delivery and influence health care policy. PLO 5. Synthesize theories, concepts, and research in nursing, bio-psychosocial sciences and humanities as the basis for practice.

Baccalaureate in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college/university that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation is required for BSN - DNP and MSN APRN only.

Baccalaureate degree (in any field other than nursing) from an accredited college/university is required for applicants to the Graduate-Entry MSN program. Pre-requisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 semester hours - must earn a "B" or higher); Psychology (3 semester hours); Social Science Elective (3 semester hours).

Master of Science in nursing (MSN) from an accredited college/university that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation is required for applicants to the MSN-DNP, or graduate certificate programs.

3.0 higher ed. GPA (unadjusted by grade deletion).

Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions.

Personal statement:

MSN and graduate certificate candidates

• Career goals
• Future plans for employment
• Expectations for graduate study.