GNPMH-MAJOR - Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pract

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

Applicants seeking admission to School of Nursing MS in Nursing programs and the PMHNP program must fulfill the graduate program admission requirements, with the following additional stipulations:

• Provide evidence of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission status. (The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the Edgewood University graduate program.)

• Complete and submit online graduate application.

• Request official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic credits received be sent to Edgewood University.

• Provide two letters of recommendation from nursing supervisors and/or colleagues who can focus on your qualifications for success in graduate school.

• Submit a written statement of no more than 500 words, addressing your ambition to be admitted specifically into the PMHNP Program based upon these questions:

  • What makes you believe that you will be a good fit to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner (personality, education, experiences, etc.)?

  • In the next five years following the completion of your PMHNP program, what are your goals and dreams in your role as a provider, advocate, and leader in the mental health community?

• A current CV/resume

• Hold a current license as a registered professional nurse.

COURSE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE:

The majority of coursework for all MS in Nursing programs will be delivered in an online format (Practicum and Advanced Practice Clinical Courses require face-to-face meetings and in-practice hours). Courses are offered over 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Students should speak to their advisor if they have further questions regarding the format of course facilitation.

Students can enter the programs at the beginning of any session. Although students do meet with an advisor to plan out their course sequences, these plans may change during the student’s time in the program. The time to complete this degree depends on the number of courses taken per semester and communicating with the advisor regarding any changes in the course plan.