Master's degree nursing students at New York University can select a 48-credit concentration in mental health nursing, providing them with substantial clinical experience at private or community practice sites in the New York City area. Students in the mental health nursing concentration can also choose to specialize in treating patients with substance abuse issues. Courses cover a variety of topics, including statistics, nursing research and pharmacology; in addition to the classroom component, students are required to complete 740-clinical experience hours. Applicants to the program need to hold a New York State nursing license as a prerequisite for admission to the program.
New York University College of Nursing
726 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10003-9502
212-998-5317
nyu.edu
Yale University's master's degree program in nursing, with a specialty in psychiatric-mental health care, is designed for students seeking certification as nurse practitioners. Students are trained to work with children, adolescents and adults. The program can be completed in two years, and students select from adult or family care tracks. During the first year, students take courses in personality theory and pharmacology, along with a nursing practicum in a mental health care setting. During the second year, students choose a location to complete their clinical practice, and they can work with adults, children, the elderly or patients with substance abuse issues. Students learn how to prescribe medications during the second year. The master's program is open to qualified students with bachelor's degrees; those who are not licensed as registered nurses enroll in a pre-term summer session before beginning the formal master's degree program.
Yale University School of Nursing
100 Church St. S.
New Haven, CT 06519-0740
203-785-2389
nursing.yale.edu
The 47-credit psychiatric-mental health nursing program at the University of Michigan trains students to conduct therapy sessions with individuals and families, prescribe medications and prepare for certification exams. Students take courses in nursing strategy, research and data management, and learn psychiatric assessment skills. They gain experience in delivering mental health services by way of clinical practicums that expose them to various patient populations, including those with acute mental disorders. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete a research paper in order to graduate from the program.
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 N. Ingalls, Room 1160
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
734-763-5985
nursing.umich.edu