Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a Masters program taught at Niagara University, USA. Intake: Spring or Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (24 months) options.

The Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MS-PMHNP) prepares registered nurses for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner scope of practice. Graduates are prepared for competence with psychotherapy, medication management for psychiatric and substance use disorders, physical and psychosocial assessment, emergency psychiatric intervention, and evaluation of treatment outcomes.

This online program has a completion time of 24 months and includes 48 credits. It includes 780 clinical hours and supports full-time or part-time study. Coursework uses synchronous and asynchronous learning.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Niagara University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Niagara University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Niagara University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

GPA – 3.2

Must have an earned Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Current licensed registered nurse in NYS or Ontario, Canada

Letters of recommendation: 2

Please check detail of study units at https://www.niagara.edu/programs/master-of-science-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.