Graduates will effectively care for patients with complex psychiatric and physical health needs. Advanced nursing practice in psychiatric mental health covers both outpatient and inpatient care, children through elderly individuals and mild depression and anxiety to significantly disabling conditions including substance abuse, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia. Graduates are prepared to provide much needed high-quality mental health care to all populations and conditions in a variety of rural and urban settings.
Certification
After completing the program of study, graduates are eligible to complete certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Course Requirements
Program coursework is delivered online and includes field-based practicum. Select classes may require on-campus visits. Students complete a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical practice preceptorship. We can help you tailor your plan to meet your needs. Interested applicants are advised to contact us to discuss options.
Available options for the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:
If you have your B.S.N. and want to obtain a DNP as a PMHNP:
If you have your M.S. in nursing and want to obtain a DNP as a PMHNP:
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