Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
The master’s graduate of the Cecily and John Leach College of Nursing is an advanced nurse who functions in a nurse practitioner, nurse educator, or nurse administrator role. The advanced nurse assumes a leadership role in the profession and in health care delivery. The graduate incorporates education and research into a practice that is reflective of the dynamic needs of a diverse population. Through the advanced role, the graduate becomes instrumental in ensuring health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for society. Through scientific inquiry and collaborative relationships, the advanced practice nurse continually augments and refines the science of nursing.
Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (47 - 56 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Prerequisites | ||
| MATH 105 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 365 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 412 | Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Graduate Core | ||
| NURS 610 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Roles and Issues | 4 |
| NURS 611 | Biostatistics and Research | 4 |
| NURS 612 | Population Health | 4 |
| NURS 613 | Evidence-Based Health Care | 4 |
| Advanced Practice Core | ||
| NURS 620 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NURS 621 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| NURS 622 | Advanced Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURS 651 | Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing | 4 |
| Practica Courses | ||
| NURS 653 | Psychiatric - Mental Health NP Clinical Management I | 5 |
| NURS 654 | Psychiatric - Mental Health NP Clinical Management II | 5 |
| NURS 655 | Psychiatric - Mental Health NP Clinical Management III | 5 |
| Optional Education Courses | ||
| Teaching in Nursing (4) | ||
| Nursing Education Methods and Measurement (4) | ||
| Nursing Education Practicum (4) | ||
| Total Hours | 56 | |
RN-B.S. to MSN option available.