Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Major in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessWritingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringActive LearningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingService Orientation

Knowledge

English LanguagePsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryBiologyTherapy and CounselingSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping th
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies
Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems and coping with triggering factors.
Respond to client communications by monitoring voicemail and email, returning phone calls, and making follow-up calls for missed appointments.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareInternet browser softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareProject management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

AngiocathsApnea monitorsArgon lasersArterial blood gas monitoring equipmentArterial line cathetersAutomated external defibrillators AEDBack bracesBilevel positive airway pressure BiPAP ventilatorsBinocular light compound microscopesBiopsy punchesBlood drawing syringesCarbon dioxide CO2 lasersCardiac monitorsCardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR face shieldsChest tubesDesktop computersDigital medical thermometersFlatbed scannersNotebook computersPersonal computersSphygmomanometers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-1171.00	Nurse Practitioners	title_inference	$129,210 median$169,950 top	+40.07%	12,840
Match confidence: medium21-1014.00	Mental Health Counselors	title_inference	$57,480 median$96,620 top	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational clinical practice standards — establish and champion evidence-based protocols, prescribing policies, and care guidelines across a health system or large practice network.
NP workforce development — mentor, precept, and design structured training programs that elevate clinical competency and professional practice for emerging and developing practitioners.
Strategic treatment frameworks — lead system-wide adoption of advanced practice models that integrate scientific innovation, value-based care principles, and patient safety imperatives.
Health promotion and population health initiatives — design and direct community or institutional programs targeting disease prevention, health equity, and measurable risk reduction outcomes.
Diagnostic quality improvement — analyze aggregate diagnostic accuracy data and lead interdisciplinary initiatives to reduce error rates and optimize clinical decision-making across the organization.
Prescribing governance and formulary leadership — guide organizational medication policies, controlled substance stewardship programs, and pharmacotherapy standards in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Chronic disease center of excellence — build and lead multidisciplinary programs that set regional or national benchmarks for outcomes in complex chronic condition management.
Executive-level clinical communication — represent the advanced practice nursing perspective in board-level discussions, policy negotiations, and accreditation processes using high-stakes oral and written communication.
Health informatics strategy — direct the selection, implementation, and optimization of medical software, EHR platforms, and clinical decision-support systems to advance care delivery goals.
Cross-sector collaboration and advocacy — influence legislative, regulatory, and professional bodies to expand NP scope of practice, improve patient access, and shape healthcare workforce policy.

Course Pathway

31 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

NURS 5301Advanced Pathophysiology

3 cr

NURS 5351Theoretical Foundations and Role Development of Advanced

3 cr

NURS 5303Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics

3 cr

NURS 5209Advanced Health Assessment

2 cr

NURS 5102Advanced Health Assessment Practicum

1 cr

NURS 5112Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Clinical Interview

1 cr

NURS 5312Neuroscience, Epigenetics, and Psychopharmacology

3 cr

NURS 5371Clinical Prevention and Population Health

3 cr

NURS 5230Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnostics and Clinical

2 cr

NURS 5233PMH Diagnostics and Clinical Management for Pediatric

2 cr

NURS 5340PMH Diagnostics and Clinical Management for Adult and

3 cr

NURS 5243PMH Diagnostics and Clinical Management for Adult and

2 cr

NURS 5391Translational Science for Evidence Based Practice and

3 cr

NURS 5208Health Policy, Ethics, and Issues in Advanced Nursing

2 cr

NURS 5370Psychiatric Mental Health Integrative Clinical Management

3 cr

NURS 5373Psychiatric Mental Health Integrative Clinical Management

3 cr

NURS 5190Transition to Practice: The Advanced Practice Nurse as

1 cr

NURS 5335Foundations of Leadership and Executive Nursing Practice

3 cr

NURS 5265Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and

2 cr

NURS 5260Organizational Development: Culture, Communication, &

2 cr

NURS 5262Healthcare Finance and Strategic Management Foundations

2 cr

NURS 5285Business and Financial Management in Healthcare

2 cr

NURS 5210Advanced Health Assessment Practicum

2 cr

NURS 5185Financial Management Practicum

1 cr

NURS 5165Quality Improvement Practicum

1 cr

NURS 5135Foundations of Leadership Practicum

1 cr

NURS 5395Nursing Leadership and Administration Role Development

3 cr

NURS 5256Geriatric Primary Care

2 cr

NURS 5111Diagnostic Reasoning and Procedures Practicum

1 cr

NURS 5354Pediatric and Adolescent Primary Care

3 cr

NURS 5345Young and Middle Adult Primary Care

3 cr

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