Degree Options
Master of Science in Nursing
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
The MSN major in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing is a 42-credit-hour program to prepare students to meet eligibility requirements for ANA certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing. The program is designed for either part- or full-time study.
The graduate courses in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing offer a wide range of advanced practice learning experiences designed to prepare graduate students in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness. The program also prepares students in case management, professional leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration across a wide range of health care settings.
The core courses provide a solid foundation for advanced practice nurses with a neurobiological emphasis and a community-based focus in a multicultural society. Elective courses enable students to tailor their studies to meet their career goals or emerging employment opportunities.
What is a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)?
Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice nurses who use theory and research to guide and improve nursing care, and make important and unique contributions to health care, including:
- Developing innovative, quality patient care that is more cost-efficient
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate health care services in order to restore wellness
- Managing research protocols and developing research utilization projects
Potential employment opportunities for advanced practice psychiatric mental health graduates:
- Program directors
- Case managers
- Therapists
- Clinical consultants/educators
- Community mental health centers
- Ambulatory care settings
- Government agencies
- Private group practice
- Hospital settings
Curriculum
(Please note: major courses are taught on a two-year rotation. Consult this major's faculty advisor for information and academic planning.)
Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions.
| Core Courses (9 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| N502 | Nursing Theory I | 3 |
| N504 | Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| R500 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| Psychiatric core courses (21 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| P510 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| P515 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Assessment in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing | 3 |
| P651 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing with Families | 3 |
| P654 | Group Interventions in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing | 3 |
| P668 | Consultation and Community Mental Health | 3 |
| P671 | Advanced Clinical Practice in Psychiatric/Mental HealthNursing I | 3 |
| P672 | Advanced Clinical Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II | 3 |
AND
| Adult or Child focus (6 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Y550 | Physical Health Assessment | 3 |
| P558 | Advanced Practice Adult Psychiatric/Menetal Health Nursing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| C550 | Pediatric Health Assessment | 3 |
| P551 | Advanced Practice in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| Directed study (3-6 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| R590 | Nursing Study | 3 |
| OR | ||
| R699 | Master's Thesis in Nursing | 3-6 |
For specific questions about this major, please contact:
Dr. Sara Horton-Deutsch
shortond [at] iupui [dot] edu
(317) 278-2425
