MSOE’s Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is for students with an earned bachelor’s degree in another discipline who want to transition to a career in nursing. Through this program, students will earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through our Accelerated BSN program in 18 months. During this time, students complete nine graduate credits and take the NCLEX examination. The program then seamlessly progresses into the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) MSN program.

The PMHNP MSN program prepares students for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health services for individuals and their family members. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are licensed to diagnose, treat and prescribe care for patients.

This curriculum was developed in collaboration with Rogers Behavioral Health, a not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services that is nationally recognized for its specialized psychiatry and addiction services. Through this unique partnership, students receive some of their required practicum hours at Rogers’ locations and learn specialized content from Rogers’ staff .

Advance your practice in psychiatric mental health care

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The MSOE MSN program is designed to develop competencies in a broad range of topics. You will:

• Earn a BSN and MSN.

• Complete registered nurse (RN) licensure requirements.

• Deliver high-quality, safe and holistic care to clients with mental and behavioral health disorders.

• Lead others and manage resources in complex health care systems with a sense of social and ethical responsibility.

• Use best evidence to improve health care systems to positively impact outcomes for patients, families and communities.

• Be able to register for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) national certification examination as a PMHNP.

• Have competencies in at least two treatment modalities.

• Meet requirements for prescriptive authority.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Mental and behavioral health treatment facilities

• Community clinics

• Hospital organizations

• General practitioner off ices

• Independent practice

• Academia

DIRECT ENTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

45 months to complete 18 months for BSN 24 months for MSN PMHNP One quarter off for transition

85 BSN credits; 57 MSN credits

Over 600 BSN clinical hours; 600 MSN practicum hours

BSN courses meet face-to-face

Industry experienced faculty

Collaboration with Rogers Behavioral Health

MSN courses are available online or through a blended-online format. Face-to-face MSN courses are off ered in the evening to accommodate working professionals

Full- or part-time program of study

CONTACT Dr. Victoria Carlson-OehlersGraduate Program Directorcarlsonoehle@msoe.edu (414) 277-4537msoe.edu/graduate-degrees

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Accelerated BSN CoursesBA 2225 Healthcare EconomicsNU 2000 Introduction to Professional Nursing PracticeNU 2011 Health Concepts & Health AssessmentNU 2521 Primary Concepts & Dynamics of Nursing CareNU 2810 Pharmacology INU 2820 Pharmacology IINU 290 Pathophysiology INU 300 Transcultural NursingNU 3302 Application of Nursing Care Concepts to Clients

with Episodic Health ChallengesNU 3302L Application of Psychomotor SkillsNU 3600 Nursing Care of the CommunityNU 391 Pathophysiology IINU 4600 Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health ChallengesNU 4702 Application of Nursing Concepts to Clients

with Complex Chronic Health ChallengesNU 4711 Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Episodic Health ChallengesNU 4850 Senior Nursing PreceptorshipNU 4860 Synthesis of Nursing CareNU 4870 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice INU 4880 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice IIMSN Core CoursesNU 6000 Theory and Roles 1: Philosophy of CareNU 6010 Holism and Health 1: Policy and EthicsNU 6020 Theory and Roles 2: Creating ChangeNU 6030 Evaluating Care: Research and Project ManagementNU 6040 Holism and Health 2: Economics and OperationsNU 7090 Synthesis and PresentationMSN Specialty Courses — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerNU 6200 Advanced PathophysiologyNU 6210 Pharmacology 1: For APRN Prescriptive PracticeNU 6220 Advanced Physical AssessmentNU 6230 Pharmacology 2: Neurobiology and PsychopharmacologyNU 7200 APRN Psychiatric Mental Health 1: Care of Infants, Children, and AdolescentsNU 7201 PMHNP Practicum 1NU 7210 APRN Psychiatric Mental Health 2: Care of AdultsNU 7211 PMHNP Practicum 2NU 7220 APRN Psychiatric Mental Health 3: Care of Couples, Families, and GroupsNU 7221 PMHNP Practicum 3NU 7230 APRN Psychiatric Mental Health 4: Organizational DevelopmentNU 7231 PMHNP Practicum 4

NOTES:• This curriculum is a collaborative development between MSOE and Rogers Behavioral Health https://rogersbh.org/.

• Courses may be offered in alternative sequencing. Students will work with academic advisor to plan.

• The BSN program has full approval by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Complete the free application at msoe.edu/apply

• Submit all official post-secondary transcripts (GPA requirements*)

• Undergraduate statistics course within the last five years

• A criminal background check and urine drug screen will be done on all students entering the program

*GPA 3.0. An applicant with a GPA between 2.70 and 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) may be considered for admission following a writing assessment and formal interview with the program director and graduate program faculty.

DIRECT ENTRY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner CURRICULUM