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The Area of Specialization
The Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing specialty integrates knowledge and practice skills in primary health care and psychiatric mental health care. The overall purpose of this integrated curriculum is to increase the numbers of advanced practice nurses qualified to provide both primary care and mental health services. Graduate education includes theory, research, health policy and advanced nursing practice. This curriculum requires full-time study for 6 semesters and only full-time students will be admitted. Students may attend classes in Omaha, Kearney, or Scottsbluff. Career Opportunities
Limited access to primary care and mental health services because of a shortage of qualified health care professionals is a substantial problem in rural Nebraska. Graduates of the MSN program in this specialty will be prepared to provide integrated primary care and psychiatric mental health services in a variety of rural and urban settings. Eligibility for Certification
Upon completion of the MSN program in this area of specialization, students will be qualified to take the professional certification examinations as a Family Nurse Practitioner and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Curricula
Admission Policy
FNP applications for admission are considered once a year in May (see policy). The application deadline is February 1. Students admitted in May will start classes in the Fall. Information
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