Master's Program - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
This advanced practice option focuses on the preparation of registered nurses who can function in the role of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The curriculum emphasizes excellence in practice, research, critical thinking, inquiry, and leadership. Full-time and part-time study may be selected. Each student’s program of study will be planned at the time of admission. Graduates of the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner option are employed in a variety of settings and are eligible for national certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
| Required Core Courses | |
| NURS 7310 - Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing, Part 1 | 3 |
| NURS 7320 - Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing, Part 2 | 3 |
| NURS 7500 - Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 7550 - Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 7600 - The Culture of Healthcare | 2 |
| NURS 7940 - Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues | 2 |
| NURS 7950 - Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| CNHP 7800 - Interprofessional Collaboration for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| Required Specialty Courses | |
| NURS 7120 - Theories of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 7170 - Advanced Psychopharmacology | 2 |
| NURS 7340 - Common Adult Health Problems (135 clinical hours) |
5 |
| NURS 7171 - Advanced Psychiatric Care for Adults and Older Adults (180 clinical hours) |
6 |
| NURS 7172 - Advanced Medical and Psychiatric Care for Children (140 clinical hours) |
6 |
| NURS 7173 - Integrative Management of Complicated Psychiatric Cases (45 clinical hours) |
4 |
| Total Hours: 48 |
Contact Us
Location
140 Decatur St.
Room 900 Urban Life Building
404-413-1200
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4019
Atlanta, GA 30302-4019
Academic Assistance
Office of Academic Assistance
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
Employment Opportunities
Accreditation and Approvals
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master of science degree program in nursing, Post-master’s certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Georgia State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Washington, DC 20001
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Memberships
Georgia State University School of Nursing is a member of the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing.
