MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (MHNP) track at Indiana Wesleyan University, School of Nursing prepares students for independent and interprofessional clinical practice to treat psychiatric mental health conditions of people across the lifespan. Students learn decision making and direct accountability for diagnosing and treating individuals with psychiatric mental health and co-occurring medical conditions. Students accrue a minimum of 525 practicum hours, and attend an onsite course in advanced health assessment and two intensives. Those who earn this MSN degree are eligible to test for certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Please see Admission and Graduation Requirements for MSN degrees
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Program of Study
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Core Courses
All core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-525 | Ethics and Health Policy | 3 |
| GNUR-528 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
Major Courses
All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
| PMHN-513 | Introduction to Interprofessional Practice for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 1 |
| PYC-602 | Professional Role Development for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 2 |
| PYC-614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| PYC-612 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| PMHN-622 | Diagnostic Reasoning | 2 |
| PMHN-652 | Advanced Health Status Assessment for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 4 |
| PMHN-620 | Neuro-Psychopharmacology | 2 |
| PMHN-630 | Psychotherapeutic Modalities Across the Lifespan I | 5 |
| PMHN-640 | Psychotherapeutic Modalities Across the Lifespan II | 5 |
| PMHN-650 | Psychotherapeutic Modalities Across the Lifespan III | 5 |
| PMHN-693 | Interprofessional Development for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 1 |
