Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs

We offer two programs: the MSN PMHNP and a post-Master's PMHNP certificate. Our unique programs specialize in a holistic approach to advanced practice mental health nursing. The programs have a strong emphasis on psychotherapy and employ holistic modalities. Upon completion of the program, in addition to AHNCC PMHNP certification, students are eligible for holistic nursing certification through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center (AHNCC). 

Nurse Educator

Step into your role as a leader bridging practice and education. Learn how quality and safety shape real-world healthcare, and use those insights to design meaningful learning experiences. From there, create curricula that turn evidence and innovation into impactful student journeys.

Nurse Informatics

By combining clinical knowledge with data analysis, nurses are enhancing care quality and outcomes. Real-time insights support better decisions, stronger teams, and a culture of continuous improvement across healthcare.

Executive Leadership and Management

Are you prepared to become the nursing leader of tomorrow? The MSOE MSN Nurse-Leader: Management and Executive Program promotes skills and knowledge that nurse-leaders can implement and use to achieve change. Coursework emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills in real-world environments. The program emphasizes executive concepts such as managing financial resources, managing human capital, analyzing large data sets, understanding complex organizational systems, and ensuring quality and safety, all through the lens of nursing practice.

Curriculum Format

Blended Online Delivery

All four of our MSN programs are fully online; meeting synchronously and asynchronously throughout the semester every 2-3 weeks. Synchronous lectures are Monday and Tuesday in the afternoon and evening to accommodate working professionals. 

Admissions Process

• Submit application online.
• Submit supporting documents to admissions counselor via email or mail.
• Completed file reviewed by program director for admission decision.
• Upon acceptance, submit your enrollment deposit to secure your spot in the program.
• Get access to your myMSOE account and MSOE email.
• Admissions registers you for appropriate coursework and sends schedule when finalized by the Registrar’s office.
• You are officially an MSOE Raider!

Tuition & Financial Aid

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and have full approval of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (http://dsps.wi.gov)

State Licensure

MSOE is required by the Department of Education to provide enrolled and prospective students and their parents certain information. The information in this section includes disclosures as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008.

If applying from out of state, please check your current State Board of Nursing and/or State Board of Education policy on receiving out of state online education and having in-state practicums. This does not disqualify you from enrolling in the program but may require further discussion with the program director. 

Below is an indication of whether the M.S. in Nursing program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.

• Satisfies Educational Requirements: WI
• Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
• No Determination Made: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WY

Below is an indication of whether the M.S. in Nursing Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.

• Satisfies Educational Requirements: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, WY
• Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
• No Determination Made: None
• Additional requirements may be necessary in the following states: ND, NY, PA, OH, KY, NM

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