MS Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Prepare to meet the psychiatric and mental health needs of clients, communities, agencies and educational systems. Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares you as a qualified practitioner to serve mental health patients across the lifespan. With 100% online coursework our master's program is meant for those with a bachelor's degree in nursing looking to take the step to becoming an advanced practice nurse.

Faculty: College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines | Duration: 7 semesters (part-time) (49 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (June 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Required courses include NURS 500 Theories/Concepts Nursing; NURS 502 Evidence for Practice; NURS 505 Advanced Pharmacology; NURS 522 Advanced Pathophysiology; NURS 523 Health Promotion; NURS 526 Ethical, Legal and Health Policy Issues.

Career pathways

Mental health problems are a growing concern in today’s society. But an even bigger concern is the number of people who have a mental health condition but don’t seek treatment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Approved admission to the Master of Science degree program requires the following of all students: Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited nursing program An undergraduate or graduate statistics course A minimum GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of baccalaureate study (official transcripts must be submitted) Current U.S. unencumbered RN licensure (upload Nursys verification report in application) Student resides in a state in which the University of North Dakota is approved to deliver the Graduate Nursing Program If enrolled in a previous graduate nursing program(s), a letter of good standing from the program director(s) is required unless a degree was conferred Three letters of recommendation Current resume or curriculum vitae Statement of goals Minimum of one year of work experience as a R.N. within the U.S., its territories or a U.S. military hospital outside of the U.S. required Experience in a psychiatric setting. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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