PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
The new master's program in psychiatric/mental health nursing prepares graduates as advanced practice nurses (APN) for leadership roles. The emphasis is on the promotion of mental health and treatment of mental illness.
Practice opportunities include a variety of traditional and nontraditional settings in which APNs serve as providers of care, consultants, educators, and case mangers.
Graduates are eligible for board certification as advance practice nurses, (APN, BC) in psychiatric/mental health nursing. A 21 credit PM certificate is available. Credits required may vary depending upon prior educational preparation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marye O'Reilly-Knapp
Assistant Professor Coordinator
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
tel: 610-499-4231
meoreilly-knapp@widener.edu
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