MSN- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Degree Option: Master’s Degree

Program: Masters

School: Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies

Program Length

Part Time: 36 months

Full Time: 36 months

Admission Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in nursing from accredited college; GPA 3.0 or higher preferred. Non-nursing degree will be considered on an individual basis.

# of General Education Courses: 0

# of Nursing Courses: 18

Website: Link to Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Admissions Page

Email: admis@fairfield.edu

Phone: (203) 254-4184

Articulation Model: No

Advanced Placement: No

You need to be/have a:

RN

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing - BS/BSN

Already have a 4-year non-nursing college degree

Tuition & Financial Services

Cost per hour: 850.00

Tuition and Fees: Link to Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Financial Aid Page

Financial Services Information

Website: Link to Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Nursing Tuition Page

Email: finaid@fairfield.edu

Phone: (203) 254-4125

Program Description

Fairfield University's Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Track prepares students to assess, diagnose, and provide primary mental health care. Students provide mental health care for people of all ages from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups suffering from psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Individual, group, and family therapy, as well as medication management are important components of the curriculum. Graduates of the program work in a wide variety of settings, including private practice, home care, emergency rooms, integrated behavioral clinics, extended care facilities, residential treatment centers, and community mental health centers.

Application Deadline

rolling

Program Location

Blended of online and on-the-ground

Campus Locations

Fairfield University EGAN School of Nursing & Health Studies
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield , CT 06824