Overview
In the Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program of Anderson University (South Carolina), you will take 49 hours of coursework. Your classes will include Advanced Assessment, Processes in Mental Health, Psychopharmacological Therapies across the Lifespan, and Management of the Complex Client. These classes will equip you to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
Our professors are all practicing nurses, who view their work as more than a job; it’s a mission field and a calling. In our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, you will learn a holistic approach to patient care. You will learn to ask good questions, notice important aspects of patient appearance, and read body language to find the root cause of symptoms.
Coursework and Training
For your hands-on training, you will do 500 hours of clinical work during your third and fourth semesters. While it is your responsibility to find a clinical preceptor, AU works hard to establish relationships with clinical partners, to aid you in your search.
Your clinical and in-class experiences at AU will also prepare you for the national accreditation exam you must take to become certified to practice in psychiatric mental health.
Your Future
The Psychiatric Mental Health concentration will prepare you to serve as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in clinics, communities, or hospitals. In addition to the rewarding work you can accomplish, compensation is excellent. Salaries typically range from $95,000 to $115,000.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Physical Assessment
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Assessment Processes in Mental Healthcare across the Life Span
- Management of Behavioral Health Populations across the Life Span
- Psychopharmacological Therapies across the Life Span
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 75
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Psychology Nursing View 991 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 75
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program with a minimum grade point average of 3.2 averaged from all nursing degree programs.
- Active and unencumbered RN license
- CPR certification
- Current immunization record by start of program
- Complete online application and pay application fee
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts from all former academic institutions
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
665 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
665 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 665 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Anderson
1600 - 2783 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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