Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with mental health disorders across the lifespan. Graduates are trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including psychotherapy and medication management, in various settings (e.g., hospitals, community mental health centers, private practices, telehealth services). The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally appropriate care to improve mental health outcomes for diverse populations.

Faculty: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years (45 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 45 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: MSN Level Course Requirements.

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Entry requirements

Program Policies Nursing students are responsible for transportation expenses related to clinical experiences. They are required to carry health and accident insurance. To safeguard the health of clients, nursing students are required to submit proof of immunizations upon entry to into the nursing program. Students must submit proof of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Heart Association) prior to entering clinical courses in the nursing major. This CPR certification must cover the period of enrollment in the degree program. The College reserves the right to terminate a student from the nursing program for reasons related to the inability to safely carry out professional responsibilities.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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