The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved a new program for Midwestern State University in the field of nursing.  A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program will begin fall 2009.  Students in the program will earn a Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.  The degree will be offered online -the only one of its kind in Texas.  The clinical part of the program will be offered in sites close to where the students live, including rural areas that typically have not been reached.  For program information please contact Dr. Karen Palvado at (940) 397-3254 or at karen.palvado@mwsu.edu.