MS in Nursing with Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Students who pursue the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MS(N) will be prepared to deliver evidence-based advanced primary mental health care to individuals of all ages (e.g., children, adolescents, and adults) and their families in a variety of healthcare settings, including in rural and under-served populations. The student will engage in independent and interdependent decision-making, managing psychotropic medications, and delivering psychotherapeutic, and psycho-education interventions. In addition, graduates will be prepared to manage clinical efforts in the primary care setting, provide visionary leadership, and implement evidence-based practice.
Degree Requirements
The MS(N) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) curriculum provides core master’s coursework in combination with PMHNP clinical specialty courses. The specialty courses prepare students to deliver evidence-based advanced primary mental health care to individuals of all ages (e.g., children, adolescents, adults) and their families in a variety of healthcare settings, including in rural and underserved populations.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan). Students who have completed a master’s degree in nursing in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner emphasis area are eligible to sit for the exam. Previous graduate-level coursework from another institution may be accepted toward the degree depending upon transcript review. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 in order to graduate.
| Core Courses | ||
| NURSE 7050 | Introduction to Scholarly Writing | 2 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 2 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8910 | Translational Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSE 8990 | Practice Inquiry | 1 |
| Emphasis Area Requirements | ||
| NURSE 7120 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURSE 7130 | Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURSE 7140 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8089 | Transition to APRN Practice | 1 |
| NURSE 8610 | Diagnostics and Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Nurses | 4 |
| NURSE 8620 | Brief Individual and Family Psychotherapy | 4 |
| NURSE 8630 | Geriatric Mental Health Assessment and Treatment | 2.5 |
| NURSE 8635 | Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders | 2.5 |
| NURSE 8640 | Group Therapy and Social Skills Training | 3.5-4 |
| NURSE 8680 | Pediatric Mental Health Assessment and Treatment | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8980 | Advanced Clinical Nursing Practicum | 3 |
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans of study can be found on the Sinclair School of Nursing MSN webpage.
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the Master of Science program and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.
Application Deadlines: After the application deadline, submitted materials will be reviewed. Applicants will receive notification of their acceptance decision within four weeks. Program application timelines vary by emphasis area. Refer to How to Apply for specific deadlines.
State Authorization: Due to higher education regulation changes, the University of Missouri is unable to accept applications for admission to online programs from students residing in various states. You may find more information at this link: https://online.missouri.edu/about/state-authorization.
Admission Contact Information
School of Nursing
Columbia, MO 65211
573- 882-0200
E-mail: Nursing@missouri.edu
https://nursing.missouri.edu