This CCNE accredited graduate track leads to the Master of Science in Nursing degree or a Post-Master’s Certificate, reflecting Husson’s ongoing commitment to educate nurses for the challenges of the 21st century. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board examination for certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) across the lifespan.

The PMC PMHNP Track is delivered online with virtual clinical orientation, making graduate nursing education accessible to everyone. Courses utilize synchronous and asynchronous learning formats.

Professional Courses

NU 700Theories and Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice *3
NU 702Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics *3
NU 704Advanced Health Assessment *3
NU 706Advanced Pathophysiology *3
NU 708Socio-Cultural Perception of Addiction and Population Health *3
NU 709Diagnosis and Pharmacologic Management of Psychiatric Illness3
NU 710Advanced Evidence Based Practice *3
NU 740Public Health Policy Issues and Challenges *3
NU 801
NL 801
Family Psychiatric Nursing I - Adv Mental Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
and Clinical: Psychiatric Nursing I
6
NU 810
NL 810
Family Psychiatric Nursing II -Across the Lifespan
and Clinical:Psychiatric Nursing II
6
NU 812
NL 812
Family Psychiatric Nursing III -- Psychiatric Nursing with Groups
and Clinical: Psychiatric Nursing III
6
NU 821Strategy & Analysis of Organizational Process *3
NU 836Healthcare Informatics and Technology *3
NU 840Graduate Nursing Capstone *3
Total Hours51
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Students will not need to take this course if taken in a previous MSN program and if the course meets MSN program policies and requirements.