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Overview
Preparation for Family Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at The University of Akron includes supervised clinical experiences with individuals, groups and families. Emphasis is placed on making independent and interdependent decisions in managing client care and on developing skill in planning, coordinating and evaluating intervention programs.
Individuals prepared for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing integrate knowledge of education, research, consultation and advanced clinical practice in collaboration with other health care professionals to influence health policy and client outcomes. Clinical experiences allow students to focus on individualized learning goals and prepare them for a career in a variety of mental health settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Applies scientific theories and research to implement the advanced nursing role
- Demonstrates competence according to national standards and guidelines in the advanced nursing role
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, fiscal, policy, and leadership issues that impact the delivery of health care in the advanced nursing role
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, fiscal, policy, and leadership issues that impact the advancement of the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role
- Identifies researchable nursing problems and contributes to research studies for advanced nursing and health care practice
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Policy Issues in Nursing
- Pathophysiological Concepts of Nursing Care
- Principles of Evidence Based Practice
- Advanced Health Assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Applications to the master's degree program in Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 448 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Three letters of recommendation
- 300 word essay describing professional goals
- Interview prior to beginning the program
- Current State of Ohio license to practice nursing
- At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience
- Prerequisite courses: Undergraduate Statistics, Nursing Research, Basic Health Assessment, Computer Skills, Graduate-level Statistics
Tuition Fee
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International
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
890 - 1300 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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