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Coursework builds on the baccalaureate degree in nursing and is based on theory and research in nursing and related disciplines. The program provides the foundation for continued professional development and for doctoral study. Students are prepared to provide leadership and to initiate collaborative relationships with others for the purposes of improving nursing and health care and influencing health policy.

The Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at University of Southern Maine prepares an advanced practice nurse with skills in therapeutic interventions and introduces medication management with individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. Graduates who complete this program are eligible to sit for national certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (across the lifespan).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Pathophysiology

Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics

Advanced Health Assessment

Nursing Theory and Knowledge Development

Nursing Research

Leadership, Health Policy, and Role

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Health Sciences View 1123 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a degree program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing
A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average
Students with a GPA less than 3.0 may submit GRE/MAT scores to be considered.
An undergraduate course in Microbiology with a grade of B- or better
An undergraduate course in introductory statistics that includes descriptive and inferential statistics completed with a grade of B- or higher
An undergraduate course in total health assessment

Submission of official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS scores in addition to GRE scores (if English is not first language)
Current resumé or CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42612 USD / year

≈ 42612 USD / year
Out-of-State

42612 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14098 USD / year

≈ 14098 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

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