Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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The Master of Science in Nursing, with specializations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is designed to prepare students for advanced practice. The requirements for professional licensure or certification vary by state. Norwich University has determined that the Norwich nursing program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for state licensure. 

Please review our Professional Licensure Disclosure. 

Norwich’s online Master of Science in Nursing program begins with six 3-credit core courses that focus on the roles of the advanced nurse, health care systems, practice and policy, theoretical foundations of practice, research for evidence-based practice and quality improvement practice, and technology. Each core course is 11 weeks in length. The remaining courses are focused on your concentration.

M.S. in Nursing Handbook

To view additional program details such as course offerings, requirements, and curriculum maps for this MSN program, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog using the link below.
Course Catalog

Eligibility Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited (either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) undergraduate nursing program, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.
   1. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a bachelor's-level Nursing program, a letter from the university’s registrar indicating the anticipated degree conferral date, the applicant can be conditionally admitted.
   2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
   3. Undergraduate Nursing Research and Statistics course.
   4. Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of their expected clinical study.  License must be unencumbered throughout the entire course of study.  If the license becomes encumbered, the student will be dismissed from the program.
   5. Letter of Intent.
   6. Letter of recommendation (deferred if Norwich graduate).
2. International applicants who are not licensed as registered nurses in the U.S. must achieve a passing score on both the English and nursing sections of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination.
3. If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
   1. TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.
   2. IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.
   3. The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.
4. In addition to the Transfer Credit Policy, up to 15 transfer credits in courses with 80% or better may be accepted. May require a review of syllabi to ensure congruence with the Norwich course.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memorandum of understanding (MOUs).

When applying for the online Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner track, consider these two essential factors: what does it cost and how can you pay for it? Financial assistance and several financial strategies can help achieve your academic and professional goals. We are here to help you identify and pursue the options best suited for you.

Term tuition varies based on the number of credits taken. Total tuition is based on a full-credit load per term.

*Tuition may differ based on semesters enrolled and number of transfer credits. First semester is comprised of two courses and subsequent semesters are four courses.

Tuition at a Glance
 Credit Hours: 45
 Cost Per Credit Hour: $825; $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees.
 Additional fees & military discounts may apply.

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