Program Details
Earn your MSN online in pursuit of a career in Psychiatric/Mental Health practice with Wilkes University. This advanced degree is designed for those in possession of either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing, as well as an R.N. license. Your master’s in nursing online will incorporate clinical placement experiences, as well as flexible coursework covering topics such as:
- Therapeutic modalities
- Process dynamics
- Planned interventions
Wilkes University faculty bring academic expertise to the virtual classroom. Through this psychiatric and mental health concentration, you will expand your essential skills in leadership, advocacy, assessment, identification, clinical reasoning, and more. Graduates with an online psychiatric nursing degree are prepared for careers working in individual, family, and group psychotherapy practices, where they may be relied upon for the prescription and monitoring of medication and treatment for diverse and underserved populations. Take the next step in your nursing practice with this online MSN from Wilkes University.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Wilkes University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Applicants should have a minimum of one year of clinical experience
- Unencumbered R.N. license
Restricted States
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming