MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Lead the charge in mental health care access.
Our world is facing a mental health care crisis, and the need for psychiatric physicians has never been higher. MBU’s MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track offers a unique blend of expert nursing faculty, close mentorships, and diverse clinical training in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. You’ll graduate practice-ready to lead, innovate, and expand equitable mental health access in your community and around the world.
- Time to Completion5 Semesters or 20 months
- FormatHybrid
- Degree(s)Master of Science in Nursing
Next steps
Why study psychiatric nursing at Mary Baldwin?
MBU’s MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track offers a flexible, hybrid curriculum suitable for BSN-prepared nurses. Our broad curriculum will train students for mastery in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, so they graduate ready for the full scope of psychiatric nursing practice.
Diverse Clinical Experiences
Our MSN Students don’t focus on just one age range or setting. They gain structured clinical experience across diverse populations, including
- Adults
- Children and adolescents
- Elderly patients
- Substance users
- Individuals with developmental disorders
Future-Forward Training
Our curriculum is built for where mental health care is going, not where it’s been. Trauma-informed care, cultural humility, interprofessional teamwork, and telehealth training are woven throughout courses and practicums.
Meaningful Mentorships
Because of MBU’s small class sizes, you’ll gain one-on-one mentorship with our industry-leading faculty. During your MSN, you’ll receive individualized feedback and
tailored clinical guidance to ensure you’re ready to succeed after graduation.
Next steps
Having compassion for each patient that goes beyond their physical needs is a lifelong goal of mine as a nurse.
Sarah Kauffman ’20RN to BSN graduate
Courses & Curriculum
Our courses combine online asynchronous and synchronous learning with in-person learning intensives to offer you a flexible schedule with hands-on experiences.
Upon completion of the MSN program, students will be eligible to sit for the PMHNP certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Core MSN Courses
- NUR 501: Organization/Systems Leadership
- NUR 502: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
- NUR 503: Managing Outcomes — Informatics
- NUR 504: Policy, Ethics, & Legal Perspectives
- NUR 505: Population Health & Collaboration
Sample MSN PMHNP Courses
- NUR 716: Advanced Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- NUR 811: Psychotherapeutic Modalities
- NUR 827: PMHNP Practicum 1: Adult Psychiatric Care
Total Program Credits: 46
Total Clinical Hours: 750
Accreditation
Mary Baldwin University’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org):
Our Faculty
Our faculty is made up of healthcare experts with industry-leading expertise and profound empathy. Their commitment to nurturing future healthcare leaders is key to the success of our school.
Cost & Financial Aid
See the cost of an MSN at MBU, and some of the ways we work with you to make an excellent education affordable for you and your family.
Expected Program Student Learning Outcomes
The expected student learning outcomes of the graduate nursing programs are to prepare confident, competent, and responsible professional nurses who can:
1. Integrate science, theory, and knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
2. Critically analyze complex clinical situations, organizational practices, and healthcare systems to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes for diverse populations.
3. Demonstrate advanced competencies in the application of evidence to improve care delivery, health outcomes, and systems management.
4. Use effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills to influence health policy, health outcomes, and healthcare delivery.
5. Utilize information systems and technology to advance nursing practice and transform health care delivery.
6. Assume leadership roles in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practice approaches to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
7. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, ethical behavior, and scholarship in nursing practice.