Program Details
Cox College’s Master of Science in Nursing with the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration provides a perspective on the relationship between mental and physical care. This 100% online program is designed with the working nurse in mind: you’ll have the freedom to complete your practicums where you work. When you first enter the program, you’ll receive the foundations of physiology, evidence-based practice, and healthcare ethics. From there, you’ll deep dive into your chosen professional track.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner curriculum provides the skills you need to provide holistic care to clients. Courses cover subjects such as family and child dynamics, psychopharmacology, and counseling. Graduates are eligible to take the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certification exam.
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100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Cox College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must hold a current, unencumbered RN license