Advance a Better Mental Health Outlook
Ready to transform your nursing approach and serve those facing mental health challenges? With an MSN-PMHNP you can cultivate the specialized skills you need to offer psychiatric care through your nursing. Plus, you can continue doing the work you’re passionate about while you earn your degree through this flexible, 100% online program.
Advanced Practice Nursing (MSN-PMHNP)
At a Glance
CCNE Accredited
Online Learning
48 Credit Hours
Sessions Begin in September
About the MSN-PMHNP Program
Program Highlights
We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of the advantages in your program:
Fully online
Prepare to sit for the AANP or ANCC PMHNP certification
CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
No GRE/GMAT required
Clinical Placement Services are offered free of charge
On-campus residency to connect with peers and faculty
Complete 750 clinical hours through campus residency
What Can I Do With an MSN-PMHNP?
An MSN-PMHNP can position you for roles at the highest levels of mental health-centered nursing practice. A few career paths that value a background in advanced nursing practice can include:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nursing (MSN-PMHNP) courses could include:
Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Pharmacology
Evidence-Based Practice
Let’s Get Started!
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