Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Degree

The psychiatric and mental health nurse program at Molloy 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 New York colleges that offer psychiatric and mental health nurse degrees.

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Molloy College (MVCC)

1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY

Molloy College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rockville Centre, New York, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Molloy College is nearly four thousand per year.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Molloy College. A score between 1420 - 1730 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 63% of which only 31% chose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $10,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Molloy College Lions participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.molloy.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Program

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

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).