master-science-nursing-bsnmsn-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-pmhnp-online - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Program Overview

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) BSN/MSN specialty track is a 51-semester-hour nursing program designed to prepare graduates for psychiatric/mental health advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. Students complete 750 clinical practicum hours under qualified preceptors and gain knowledge and skills for mental health care settings. Graduates become eligible to sit for PMHNP specialty certification through ANCC or AANP. Admissions require an accredited BSN, an unencumbered nursing license, and a 3.0 GPA, with conditional evaluation for deficiencies.

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2026-2027 PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (BSN/ MSN) 1 PRACTITIONER ( PMHNP)(BSN/MSN) | Department: Nursing
This BSN to MSN 51-semester hour specialty track in the MSN program prepares graduates as psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) . Students complete a total of 750 clinical practicum hours supervised by qualiﬁed preceptors. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver psychiatric/ mental health advanced practice nursing across the lifespan in various mental health care settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the PMHNP specialty certiﬁcation examination administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) .
Admissions
1. Applicants must have a BSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
2. Proof of a current unencumbered nursing license.
3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
*Applicants with deﬁciencies in the requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Code Title Hours
BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology 3.0 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | NUR 501 | Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development | 3.0 | | NUR 511 | Statistical Procedure | 3.0 | | NUR 526 | Evidence Based Practice | 3.0 | | NUR 600 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3.0 | | NUR 615 | Health Informatics | 3.0 | | NUR 640 | Healthcare Policy | 3.0 | | NUR 651 | Advanced Pharmacology I | 3.0 | | NUR 680 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Roles | 1.0 | | NUR 682 | Psychopharmacology and Neurophysiology for the PMHNP | 3.0 | | NUR 684 | Advanced Psychiatric Interviewing and Differential Diagnosis | 5.0 | | NUR 685 | PMHNP Continuum of Care Across the Lifespan and Practicum I | 6.0 | | NUR 686 | PMHNP Continuum of Care Across the Lifespan and Practicum II | 6.0 | | NUR 687 | PMHNP Sub-Specialty Focus and Practicum III | 4.0 | | NUR 688 | Professional Aspects of the PMHNP | 2.0 | Total Hours 51 Comprehensive Assessment All students are required to take a comprehensive assessment prior to graduation.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialty track?

The program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver psychiatric/mental health advanced practice nursing across the lifespan in various mental health care settings.

What clinical practicum experience is required?

Students complete a total of 750 clinical practicum hours supervised by qualified preceptors.

What are the admissions requirements?

Applicants must have a BSN from an accredited nursing program, provide proof of a current unencumbered nursing license, and have a nursing GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; deficiencies are evaluated case by case.

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