Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
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
Culture of Health Care
2
Nurs 7940
Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues
2
Nurs 7950
Theoretical Foundations and Research Meth.
3
SNHP 7800
Interprofessional Collaboration for Adv. Practice
3
Required Specialty Courses
Nurs 7120
Theories of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
Nurs 7170
Advanced Psychopharmacology
Nurs 7340
Common Adult Health Problems
Nurs 7420
Common Problems of Children and Adolescents
Nurs 7140
Advanced Psychiatric Care for Individuals
Nurs 7160
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing of Families and Groups
Nurs 7190
Seminar in Complex Cases
3
2
5
2
6
6
2
TOTAL SEMESTER HOUR REQUIREMENT
48
For further information and application materials, contact:
Denisa Reed, Admissions Counselor III
Graduate Nursing Programs
Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
dmreed@gsu.edu
404-413-1007