Advance your career in healthcare with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) concentration from Lincoln Memorial University! The LMU MSN-FPMHNP concentration was strategically designed to prepare you, a registered nurse (RN), for an advanced practice role with competencies in mental health promotion and culturally competent clinical management of common conditions across the life span.
As a university, our primary belief is to serve humanity to the best of our ability, and there are few professions that embody that belief quite like nursing does. As a nurse, you will have the opportunity to help people in need attain and regain their wellness. You will work with individuals, families and community groups to help them adapt to changes in their needs, roles and relationships, in accordance with their recent changes in health. In our program, you will receive the training and education needed to succeed in the 21st century healthcare environment as well as the high moral and ethical standards and sense of personal responsibility needed to be a successful, well-rounded nurse.
Our programs are fully accredited and meet all required academic standards. At LMU, we provide both a fully online and a seated, in-person option with a small student to teacher ratio, perfect for optimal hands-on learning. Our in-person option is offered at our beautiful Cedar Bluff location in Knoxville, Tennessee. While you have the option to pursue our program as either a full- or part-time student, the credentials for each type of participation varies. The MSN-FPMHNP program can be completed in 17 months of full-time study or 28 months or part-time study. Both options will require you to complete 44 semester hours of graduate coursework including a minimum of 660 clinical hours.
Most clinical placements for the program will be within commuting distance of your attending site. If you reside further away from the attending site and can help our faculty identify a willing and capable preceptor in your community, we may be able to offer a clinical placement in your home area. To help you meet your educational needs, clinical placements may be in private practices, community health centers, public health centers and other settings. Together, with the help of our faculty, we will work closely with clinical preceptors to help you make the most of your practical experiences.
Past graduates of the LMU Caylor School of Nursing achieved consistently high pass rates on certification examinations. By completing the FPMHNP concentration, you will be provided with the eligibility requirements needed to take the certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). After you have completed the MSN program, you will be highly sought after and eligible to work in any setting. As a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will fill a crucial role in your healthcare setting, providing care for people of all ages!
Review the list below to ensure that you are eligible for the Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) concentration at Lincoln Memorial University. To qualify, you must have:
After you have completed the MSN FPMHNP program, you will receive instructions for several tasks you must complete in order to participate in class and clinicals. Those tasks include:
At LMU, we have "rolling admissions," meaning that applications are reviewed and potentially approved in the order that they are received. Because of this, we encourage you to apply early, preferably one to two semesters before you intend to begin. However, later applications will be considered. Our in-person option begins each Spring semester, while our online format begins each Fall semester.
To apply for general entry into Lincoln Memorial University, you must apply through the LMU portal. To apply for your program, you must apply to your preferred location in the Caylor School of Nursing.
After completing the MSN-FPMHNP concentration, there will be no shortage of career opportunities for you to choose from! Past graduates from the LMU Caylor School of Nursing were well-equipped for a host of specialized positions, and even went on to continue their nursing education, working toward a doctoral degree or went on to pursue rewarding careers in all areas of nursing, including:
Want to learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) concentration at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at any time and we will help you get where you need to be!
Office of Admissions
Phone: 1.800.325.0900 ext. 6280
or 423.869.6280
Nursing Programs
Phone: 1.800.325.0900 ext. 6324
or 423.869.6324
Email: Nursing@LMUnet.edu
