MSN PROGRAM
Family Systems Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
MSN Majors |
Increased Need for Psychiatric Nurses
In addition to the shortage of advanced practice
psychiatric nurses, healthcare systems are
challenged to address the needs of an increasing
elderly population; stressed military families; families
impacted by the economy, loss of employment, home
foreclosure, and other stressors; and a population
facing an increase in reported rates of domestic and
youth violence.
Fill a Critical Gap in Service
Put your passion to help children, youth, adults, and
the elderly to use by pursuing your MSN in Family
Systems Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. This
blended program prepares graduates to serve as
psychiatric nurse practitioners and/or clinical nurse
specialists. The curriculum will prepare you to address
more efficiently the often unmet psychiatric mental
health and substance use/abuse needs of people of all
ages—persons at risk because of their vulnerabilities
related to disparate care, natural and man-made
disasters, and political or economic factors.
Pursue Diverse Career Options
The work of an advanced practice psychiatric nurse
practitioner or clinical nurse specialist is dynamic
in scope, ranging from prevention and health
promotion to early detection and assessment to
integration and culturally appropriate, client-centered
intervention. Similarly, they can practice in a multitude
of environments, including community mental health
clinics; hospitals systems; private physician offices;
prison systems; military bases and Veteran’s Affairs
Hospitals; treatment facilities; and psychiatric mental
health community centers, among others.
Serve the Family in All Its Forms
Because different families face different issues, this program views family systems in the post-modern world as not necessarily defined by blood relationships or legal definitions but more clearly by those who choose to live together in a kinship relationship. Graduates will be able to more effectively treat a wider variety of patients from a range of families, including military families, blended families, single-parent families, families of choice, migrant and immigrant families, and foster families.
Flexible Course Schedule
The Family Systems Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing major, as part of the MSN program, requires 45 credit hours of coursework and 720 hours of clinicals. The coursework is usually completed within four semesters.
Learn More: Jane Suresky, DNP, PMHCNS BC, 216.368.6338, mjs5@case.edu
Fall Semester I
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| NURS 453 | Physiological Foundations of Advanced Practice | 4 |
| NURS 474A | Advanced Psychopathology Across the Age Span (Ages 0-17) | 2 |
| NURS 475 | General Systems Theory Foundations for Practice | 2 |
| NURS 476 | Advanced Practice Seminar Blended Role | 1 |
Semester Total |
12 |
Spring Semester I
| NURS 459 | Integrated Assessment for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NURS 430 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NURS 465 | Psychopharmacology | 2 |
| NURS 474 B | Advanced Psychopathology Across the Age Span (18-65+) | 2 |
| NURS 480 A | Family Systems A: Theoretical Foundations | 2 |
| NURS 480 B | Family Systems B: Integration and Application | 1 |
Semester Total |
13 |
Summer Semester I
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II the Research Process | 3 |
| NURS 482 A | Individual and Group Modalities for Family Systems Practice | 3 |
| NURS 482 B | Practicum and Supervision: Individual and Group | 2 |
Semester Total |
8 |
Fall Semester II
| NURS 502 | Inquiry III Evidence Based Practice | 2 |
| NURS 503 | Inquiry Practicum | 1 |
| NURS 484 | Modalities for Family Systems Practice: Vulnerable Families | 3 |
| NURS 463 | Theory for Practice: Supervision, Consultation and Education | 3 |
| NURS 466 | Practicum and Supervision: Role of Family Systems Integration | 3 |
Semester Total |
12 |
|
Program Total |
45 |
|
| NUND 507 | Management in Advanced Practice (elective) | 3 |
Overall Total Hours: 48
The Advanced Practice Core courses are co-requisites or pre-requisites for the clinical nursing courses. Clinical nursing courses must be taken in the semester and sequence listed above. Clinical course availability is based upon enrollment.