Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a Registered Nurse educated at the Master's level as a nurse practitioner. The focus for the PMHNP is to provide a full range of holistic psychiatric-mental health care and support to individuals, families, and communities. The PMHNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive wellness and mental illness care across the lifespan by providing preventive health services, patient education, disease management and mental illness prevention. The PMHNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The PMHNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. PMHNP delivers care that may include community health centers and clinics, private medical practices, specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, correctional facilities, mental health facilities, and agencies that dealt with clients suffering from mental health problems.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Credits Required

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

Instructional Months

Instructional Weeks

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1171.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME	NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED	CAMPUS	NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS	NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS	NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION	CIP CODE	SOC CODES
MSN PMHNP Accelerated	53	Distance Education	5	80	20	51.3801	29-1171.00
MSN PMHNP Working Professional	53	Distance Education	9	144	36	51.3801	29-1171.00

* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

10 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

APRN Program RN Licensure Disclosure
Students must hold an active, unencumbered RN license from a WCU State-approved program and complete their clinical practicum in their State of residence [California, Texas, or Florida ]. Students must identify a clinical site in their State of residence with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement.