Program Overview
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MS-PMHNP)
Completion time: 24 months
Credits: 48
Clinical Hours: 780
Flexibility: Full or Part Time
Start Terms: Spring or Fall
Application requirements:
- GPA – 3.2
- Must have an earned Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing
- Current licensed registered nurse in NYS or Ontario, Canada
- Letters of recommendation: 2
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) provide comprehensive care to individuals with mental health conditions. This online program prepares graduates for the PMHNP scope of practice, including competence with psychotherapy, medication management for psychiatric and substance use disorders, physical and psychosocial assessment, emergency psychiatric intervention, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Synchronous and asynchronous coursework allows registered nurses to work while advancing their career.
Graduates are eligible to take the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Discovery Awaits
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program empowers advanced practice nurses to transform mental health care through compassionate, evidence-based practice, developing expertise in comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and innovative treatment of psychiatric and co-occurring physical conditions.
Features
Purpose
Prepare to deliver compassionate, ethical mental health care that honors human dignity and responds to community needs.
Community
Learn in a supportive environment rooted in mentorship, service, and meaningful relationships with faculty and peers.
Service
Develop the skills to advocate for vulnerable populations and expand access to quality mental health care across communities.
Related Programs
- MS-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate
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