Nursing, MSN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Curriculum; Nurse Practitioner

Concentration

Address the growing need for mental health services and make a difference in the lives of individuals with psychiatric disorders with our MSN program, focusing on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). You’ll be immersed in how to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders, provide therapy, and prescribe medications. Gain the expertise to work in psychiatric clinics, hospitals, and community mental health centers, as well as the ability to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan.

Location

Online

Required Semester Hours

48-51

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Program Highlights

Program Requirements

  • Total clinical/clock hours: 600
  • All students must complete a thesis or focused scholarly project
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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse
  • Practitioner

Types of Employers

  • Hospitals
  • Physician practices
  • Universities

Contact Us

Kinesiology and Health Studies, Room 1010

SLU Box 10448
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-5045

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