The post-master’s program at USI is for nurses currently holding an MSN who want to add a specialty. As a student in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at USI, you’ll become an advanced clinician who will be able to provide psychiatric/mental health services to individuals across the lifespan. You’ll master a role that includes diagnosis, provision of therapies, and medication management for individuals with psychiatric/mental health problems. Health promotion, disease prevention and management of mental health symptoms along with family consultation and education are also included in the role. The MSN program focuses on legal, socioeconomic, political, cultural and ethical considerations of the population. There are a total of 26 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct clinical hours.
*Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.
For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student may provide the following:
There are 26 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct clinical hours.
1. Submit an online application, a $40 application fee, and three references with contact information.
2. Upload a current professional resume or curriculum vitae to your application account.
3. Submit official transcripts to Graduate Studies.
Graduate Studies
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
International applicants may be required to submit additional information.
To be eligible for graduate study at USI, you must meet the minimum Graduate Studies criteria.
Graduates of the Master of Science of Nursing program at USI have historically had 100% employment following successful completion of the program. The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Since the inception of the Master of Science program in 1996, USI graduates have scored higher than the national average on certification specialty exams. Employment opportunities for nurses with advanced degrees are abundant in the U.S., with projected ongoing growth with the aging population. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practices in various clinical settings including acute care and chronic care hospitals, community agencies, long term care facilities, home care, and outpatient offices.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Post-MSN APRN Certificate Program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
For more information regarding the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), click here. For more information on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), click here.
