Overview

Program Overview

The M.S.N. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University's students will learn best practices in mental healthcare and develop skills in mental health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, psychopharmacology and advanced therapeutic modalities such as individual, group and family psychotherapy. Students will have the opportunity for supervised clinical experiences in a variety of primarily community-based agencies and programs.

Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates work in outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric emergency services, private practice, and hospitals. They also provide primary mental health care that involves continuous and comprehensive services necessary to improve mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance. The PMHNP diagnoses, conducts therapy, and prescribes medications for patients who have mental health disorders. They may also serve as consultants or as educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities for Advanced Nursing Practice
Assessment & Management of Mental Health Disorders for Advanced Nursing Practice
Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum for Advanced Nursing Practice I (100 Clinical Hours)

Leadership and Organizations in Advanced Nursing Practice
Quality and Safety in Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Clinical Psychology View 145 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Specified health status requirements (immunization status, TB screening, etc. as delineated in the current MSN Student Handbook)
Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from regionally accredited institution.
FBI/BCI background checks free from disqualifying offenses under Senate Bills 38 and 160 (A list of these offenses may be found in the current MSN Student Handbook).
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for unconditional admission
Statement of professional goals
Resume or CV
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to complete graduate-level coursework and practice abilities.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14840 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14840 USD / year

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In-State

7906 USD / year

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Funding

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