Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Online Master’s Degree Option

The master of science in nursing with a clinical specialty of mental health nurse practitioner (MHNP) uniquely combines Internet course work, and community preceptors within the student's geographic area. The program provides advanced practice nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct group therapy, social skills training, family therapy, and brief individual psychotherapy. In addition, the MHNP can diagnose and treat individuals and families experiencing psychological problems and crises, treat and case-manage individuals with persistent mental illness, and prescribe psychotropic medications.

For more information and to begin the application process visit the Sinclair School of Nursing web site.