MSOE PMHNP Programs

School of Nursing Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) offers 2 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • MSN — PMHNP
  • Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate

Highlights include a holistic practice focus, psychotherapy training, simulation, practicum placement assistance, and eligibility for ANCC PMHNP and AHNCC holistic certifications.

Courses run in a blended, online-synchronous format with small classes and rolling admissions.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. CostDuration (Full Time)
MSN — PMHNP$61,548~1.75 years
Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate$34,788~1.4 years

Master of Science in Nursing — PMHNP

The estimated cost for the MSN-PMHNP program is about $59,984 in tuition plus per-credit fees and would take approximately 1.75 years to complete on a full-time basis.

Estimate based on 46 credits × $1,304.

MSN Curriculum

NUR 6030 — Evaluating Care: Research and Evidence-Based Practice Project Management
Builds skills to ask clinical questions, appraise evidence, and plan EBP projects. Students complete a publication-ready literature review and learn IRB, outcomes evaluation, and dissemination basics.

NUR 6210 — Advanced Pharmacology I: For APRN Prescriptive Practice
Covers pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and ethnopharmacology across the lifespan. Students write safe prescriptions, compare laws and guidelines, and integrate non-drug therapies when appropriate.

NUR 6220 — Advanced Physical Assessment
Develops advanced history and exam skills with focused diagnostics and documentation. Students generate differentials and care plans, apply screening tools, and practice during an on-campus immersion.

NUR 6000 — Advanced Practice Nursing: Theory, Roles, and Change
Examines APRN roles, scope, leadership, and quality improvement. Students apply practice theories, use informatics, and produce a data-driven business plan using basic project management.

NUR 6200 — Advanced Pathophysiology
Explores common disease mechanisms and clinical findings across the lifespan. Students link genetics, diagnostics, and both drug and non-drug treatments to precise differentials.

NUR 6230 — Pharmacology II: Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology
Connects brain circuitry and CYP450 concepts to safe psychotropic prescribing. Students apply genetics, ethics, and shared decision-making to acute and chronic psychiatric care.

NUR 7200 — PMHNP Theory I
Introduces assessment, differentials, psychotherapy fundamentals, and first-line prescribing for anxiety and depression. Emphasizes person-centered interviewing and holistic care plans.

NUR 7201 — PMHNP Practicum 1
Provides 225 supervised hours applying assessment, psychotherapy, and initial prescribing. Students create evidence-based plans, educate patients, and coordinate referrals across settings.

NUR 6010 — Health Care Policy and Ethics
Builds advocacy skills to analyze laws, financing, and regulations that shape practice. Students craft a policy proposal using ethical frameworks and current evidence.

NUR 7210 — PMHNP Theory II
Advances diagnostics and treatment for bipolar, psychosis, PTSD, neurodevelopmental, and neurocognitive disorders. Covers DBT, trauma-informed care, and safe use of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics.

NUR 7211 — PMHNP Practicum 2
Adds 180 supervised hours focusing on child, adolescent, and geriatric care. Students refine medication selection, prevention strategies, and family-inclusive plans.

NUR 7220 — PMHNP Theory III: Care of Systems
Focuses on groups and organizations, substance use care, and crisis response. Students practice group, interpersonal, humanistic, solution-focused, motivational, and family therapies.

NUR 7221 — PMHNP Practicum 3
Provides 225 supervised hours integrating therapy, advanced prescribing, and systems-level care. Students manage complex cases, uphold legal and ethical standards, and demonstrate readiness for entry-level practice.

NUR 7901 — MSN Capstone: Synthesis and Presentation
Guides a complete scholarly project from design to dissemination. Students implement a solution, evaluate outcomes, write a manuscript, and deliver a poster and oral presentation.

More curriculum information available here.

MSN Clinicals

  • 630 practicum hours across theory-aligned PMHNP practicums.
  • Practicum placement assistance; experiences may include inpatient, community, outpatient, and telehealth settings.
  • Simulation and holistic modalities are integrated into skills development.

MSN Prerequisites & Admissions

  • BSN from an accredited institution and unrestricted RN license.
  • Online application and official BSN transcripts.
  • Criminal background check and urine drug screen.
  • Rolling admissions; online-synchronous course delivery suitable for working RNs.

Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate

The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate is about $33,904 in tuition (26 credits × $1,304) plus per-credit fees and would take about 1.4 years to complete on a full-time basis.

Certificate Curriculum

  • NUR 6230 Pharmacology II: Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology
  • NUR 7200 PMHNP Theory I; NUR 7201 PMHNP Practicum 1
  • NUR 7210 PMHNP Theory II; NUR 7211 PMHNP Practicum 2
  • NUR 7220 PMHNP Theory III: Care of Systems; NUR 7221 PMHNP Practicum 3

Certificate Clinicals

  • 600 practicum hours across three progressive PMHNP practicums.
  • Placement assistance; experiences span acute, outpatient, and community settings.

Certificate Prerequisites & Admissions

  • MSN from an accredited program and current, unrestricted RN license.
  • Proof of Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Assessment within the past 7 years.
  • Online application, official transcripts, background check, and drug screen.

Tuition

  • Graduate tuition: $1,304 per credit for MS in Nursing and PMHNP Certificate.
  • Mandatory Technology Fee: $34 per credit hour.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

MSOE’s BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The PMHNP programs are endorsed by AHNCC for holistic nursing; graduates are eligible for ANCC PMHNP and AHNCC holistic nursing certification exams.

Other Nursing Programs

  • MSN — Executive Leadership and Management
  • Direct Entry MSN (with PMHNP or Leadership emphasis)
  • Gerontology Certificate

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