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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing degree. This track is designed for a nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing who wishes to pursue a career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Graduates will be academically and experientially qualified to seek national board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and either NLNAC or the CCNE and a minimum of one year experience as Registered Nurse (RN), with preference given to applicants with two or more years experience.
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in the State of Texas, current compact license, or licensed in the state where practicums will occur (must show active licensure by the end of the first semester).
- Up-to-date immunizations, BCLS Provider CPR certification from the American Heart Association, negative 12-panel urine drug screen, personal health insurance, and a negative TB test result.
- FBI criminal background check: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
- Completed application and fee payment; official transcripts from each institution attended; résumé; letter of interest, commitment, and purpose for pursing a master's degree; and at least two letters of support from supervisors or professional mentors.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing course work.
Requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the due date for admission consideration.
Contact: 903-223-3129/903-334-6747, graduate.studies@tamut.edu, nursing@tamut.edu
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Master of Science in Nursing at Texas A&M-Texarkana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791
Degree Requirements
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit located in their Digital Backpack for more information regarding their specific degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 505 | Evidence Based Practice I | 3 |
| NURS 506 | Evidence Based Practice II | 3 |
| NURS 508 | Quality Improvement and Safety | 3 |
| NURS 522 | Healthcare Economics and Financial Management | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 541 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURS 542 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 543 | Health Promotions and Diagnostics | 3 |
| NURS 550 | Introduction to Psychotherapy | 3 |
| NURS 551 | Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry and Psychoparmacology | 3 |
| NURS 552 | Advanced Practice Nursing Concepts and Roles | 2 |
| NURS 553 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Theories I | 3 |
| NURS 554 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concepts & Theories II | 3 |
| NURS 555 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I | 6 |
| NURS 556 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II | 6 |
| Total Hours Required | 50 | |
| NURS 597 is required if placed on academic probation | ||
