Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Science in Nursing Program's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track employs an interprofessional educational approach to train PMHNPs. Graduates will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care that enhances the health and wellness of diverse populations and communities, ultimately benefiting society. The PMHNP track specifically equips graduates to offer personalized, high-quality care to patients of all ages and their families. As mental health providers, PMHNPs deliver primary psychiatric care across various clinical environments. Their practice emphasizes continuous, relationship-focused services aimed at fostering mental wellness, preventing psychiatric conditions, and managing mental health disorders. This encompasses evaluating, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues throughout all stages of life.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
BS in Nursing from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for baccalaureate nursing degree and subsequent graduate work.
An unencumbered New York State RN license.
Nursing clinical experience: minimum of one (1) year of current clinical experience. Psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
Verification of a basic health assessment course.
Verification of a statistics course.
AHA Certification: current copy of BLS certification.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (including dates of employment by month and year), evidence of community service, examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters can be from the following sources, attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for master's study:
The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program attended (if the applicant has been a nursing student in the last 5 years),
The applicant's current immediate manager, and
A person who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
A pre-admission interview.
One essay.
Comprehensive background check.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
An unencumbered New York State RN license.
Nursing clinical experience: minimum of one (1) year of current clinical experience. Psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
Verification of a basic health assessment course.
Verification of a statistics course.
AHA Certification: current copy of BLS certification.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (including dates of employment by month and year), evidence of community service, examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters can be from the following sources, attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for master's study:
The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program attended (if the applicant has been a nursing student in the last 5 years),
The applicant's current immediate manager, and
A person who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
A pre-admission interview.
One essay.
Comprehensive background check.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
27,120