University of Missouri - Columbia

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical specialty of Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical specialty of Mental Health Nurse Practitioner uniquely combines Internet course work, campus seminars and community preceptors within the student's geographic area. The program provides advanced practice nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct mental health promotion groups, to diagnose and treat individuals and families experiencing psychological problems and crises, to treat and case-manage individuals with persistent mental illness, and to prescribe psychotropic medications.The degree program requires 42 to 45 online semester credit hours and includes more than 500 hours in a supervised clinical practicum. Practicum experiences can be arranged in the student's geographic area.A post-master's program for advanced practice nurses who want to specialize in mental health also is offered. This program is developed on an individual basis.

Accreditation:

The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the Nort

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above