MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Today’s health care environment features a strong focus on mental illness, substance abuse and mental health among vulnerable populations. Earning your MSN in Psychiatric-Mental Health will allow you to work with populations of all ages and backgrounds and assess their mental health, diagnose conditions and provide primary care services.
In this online program you will develop the skills necessary to assess, diagnose and provide treatment options to patients with mental disorders. Additionally, advanced practice psychiatric-mental health NPs are able to collaborate with other health care professionals to influence health care reform and quality care improvements for patients.
Program Information
Online program designed for students who are already working as registered nurses and have an interest in helping patient populations in both a physical and mental health capacity.
Degree
Master's
School
Duration
3-years
Required Credit Hours
44
Optional Label
Online