Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Degree

The psychiatric and mental health nurse program at Alverno College is a college degree track inside the nursing field that focus on mental health and well-being of patients of all ages. A Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse will be trained in a host of psychiatric therapies to help diagnose and treat mental illness or mental distress such as: depression, dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer psychiatric and mental health nurse degrees.

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Alverno College

4111 S. 108th Street, Greenfield, WI

Alverno College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, WI, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Alverno College has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Alverno College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Alverno College score in-between 17 to 21 on the ACT. Alverno College admits about 80 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 46 percent of students enrolled.  Detailed information regarding admissions can be found by calling Alverno College or by requesting information on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,200. Alverno College may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Alverno College "Inferno" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

Students who would like to see more about Alverno College can take a look at their website at alverno.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alverno College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).