Program Details
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program online MSN degree is designed for nurses seeking to advance their careers and enter a specific niche in healthcare. With more than 25% of adults in the United States suffering from a mental illness each year, this is a rapidly growing field. This degree allows you to treat these patients as their primary care provider in the psychiatric field. Courses combine the latest in research theory and experiential learning with proven methodologies to help provide treatment and relief for those with mental or neurological disorders.
You will be prepared to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
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Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Norwich University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Program ends in a residency at the Norwich University campus in Vermont.
- An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered