Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

This CCNE-accredited online Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program equips you with the skills to work as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with increased autonomy. The curriculum integrates psychology, health policy, health assessment, and pharmacology, balancing theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. You will learn to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate clients across the lifespan with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. The program is designed for working professionals and offers six starts per year, 100% online coursework, and flexibility to continue working while earning your degree.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Online

Degree Overview:

• This online program equips you with the skillset to work as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with increased autonomy.
• Curriculum integrates psychology, health policy, health assessment, and pharmacology.
• This CCNE-accredited program balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, allowing you to confidently manage and help patients with mental health needs.
• You will learn to make independent, crucial judgments and gain the knowledge to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate clients across the lifespan with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.

Outline:

• Delivery: Online
• Duration: As few as 18 months
• Credit Hours: 50
• Modules:
• Core Courses:
• NUR 512: Role to Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing
• NUR 501: Philosophical & Theoretical Basis of Nursing
• NUR 502: Advanced Pathophysiology
• NUR 504: Advanced Health Assessment & Differential Diagnosis
• NUR 505: Diversity in Advanced Health Practice
• NUR 506: Influencing Health Policy
• NUR 600: Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
• Specialization Courses:
• NUR 520: Psychopharmacology
• NUR 530: Psychopathology
• NUR 620: Psychiatric Management I (3 credits + 2 credits clinical)
• NUR 630: Psychiatric Management II (3 credits + 2 credits clinical)
• NUR 640: Psychiatric Management III (3 credits + 2 credits clinical)
• NUR 650: Psychiatric Management IV (3 credits + 2 credits clinical)

Teaching:

• Virtual OSCEs are available.
• You will be provided assistance with obtaining clinical sites and preceptors.

Careers:

• Correctional Facilities
• Behavioral Health Programs
• Residential Substance Abuse Shelters
• Outpatient Clinics
• Detox Centers
• Schools
• Mental Health Agencies
• Hospitals
• Private Practice

Other:

• The program offers six starts per year, 100% online coursework, and flexibility to allow you to continue working while earning your degree.
• The program requires completion of 500 clinical hours.
• The program is only available to students residing in Florida or Georgia due to in-person clinical requirements.
• Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid per course.
• The total tuition for the program is $30,600.
• The program is delivered in a format ideal for working professionals.
• Completion of the program prepares you to work as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with increased autonomy.

Tuition for the MSN – Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid by the course. Tuition breakdown: Total Tuition $30,600 Per Credit Hour $585