School of Nursing Home

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Where will I do my clinical practice while in the MSN program?

A. Faculty will assist you to find sites for your clinical rotations. You may have a preceptor that you identify for one or more clinical rotations.

 

Q.Can I work while going to school?

A.Full-time employment is discouraged while in the program as a full-time student. The concentrated clinical focus during the last two semesters often requires students to limit the time they engage in outside employment during that time.

 

Q.Is part-time study available?

A.Didactic courses meet on an alternating weekend format: Fridays and Saturdays. A full-time course of study can be completed in five semesters; however, many students choose a part-time plan of study extending over eight or more semesters.

Please call 1-866-842-7575 or email nsrecruiter@son.umsmed.edu with any additional questions.