Master of Science in Nursing, MSN - APRN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners specializing in acute care are advanced practice registered nurses who provide expert care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex, acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. This program prepares students to deliver high-quality, family-centered care in fast-paced environments such as pediatric intensive care units, emergency departments, and inpatient specialty services.

Students will gain the knowledge and clinical experience necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and life-threatening conditions, while also learning to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

*The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program will open in Fall 2026. Applications open August 15, 2025.

Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNP) are advanced practice nurses that specialize in providing primary care to patients, from adolescence throughout adulthood, and extending through advanced age. This broad patient population affords AGNPs the opportunity for careers in many areas of medicine in which primary care is provided, such as medical home offices, internal medicine offices, ambulatory care centers, rural/underserved clinics, student or employee health centers, specialty clinics, rehabilitation centers, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and correctional facilities. Also included are topics including telehealth, psych-mental health, opioid and substance use, and palliative care.

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are advanced practice nurses that specialize in providing primary care to patients from prenatal, throughout childhood, adulthood and extending through advanced age.

This broad patient population affords FNPs the opportunity for careers in many areas of medicine in which primary care is provided, such as family medicine, pediatric and women’s health, medical home offices, internal medicine offices, ambulatory care centers, rural/underserved clinics, student or employee health centers, specialty clinics, rehabilitation centers, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and many specialty practices. Also included are topics including telehealth, psych-mental health, opioid and substance use, and palliative care.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) are advanced practice registered nurses that specialize in the care of children from pre-natal through age 21 years of age.

This program prepares students in pediatric primary health care, providing knowledge and experience in well child care and the prevention and management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.

This program prepares students to provide high quality care to children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. Also included are topics including telehealth, psych-mental health, opioid and substance use, and palliative care.

Make a lasting impact as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)—a fast-growing, vital role in healthcare. MUSC’s nationally recognized PMHNP program prepares you to provide expert, compassionate care across the lifespan with a strong foundation in both medication management and psychotherapy. Treating mental health conditions can involve numerous interventions, giving PMHNPs the option to truly specialize in their field.

Why PMHNP?

• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions
• Focus on children, adolescents, adults, or all age groups 
• Provide care through therapy, medication, or both
• Practice in various settings: hospitals, private practices, schools, telehealth, and more
• As a PMHNP you can further specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, developmental disorders, reproductive psychiatry and more 
• A specialized focus on relationship-building makes this a unique and rewarding specialty

Why MUSC?

• Holistic, integrated curriculum with real-world clinical experiences
• Training in trauma-focused therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, and COPE
• Interprofessional learning across telehealth, primary care, and SUD treatment
• Faculty mentorship and support for clinical placements nationwide

Clinical Training

Gain hands-on experience in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology at approved clinical sites. Students may also train with PMHNPs, psychologists, or licensed counselors for psychotherapy hours.