Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-baccalaureate DNP (BSN to DNP) program of study consists of 94 credit hours. The plan of study is based on the Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Competences (NONPF, 2013), NP Core Competencies (NONPF, 2017) and the DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006). The program prepares graduate students for evidence-based psychiatric mental health nursing practice with culturally diverse populations across the lifespan. Program outcomes will be achieved in a variety of mental health settings including behavioral clinics, outpatient clinics, and adult and pediatric mental health services. The primary teaching-learning practices used in this program are seminars, case studies/discussions, skills lab, simulation and practicum experiences. Practicum focuses on developing clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice under the guidance of program faculty and direct supervision by approved preceptors.
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I earned a BSN degree
BSN-DNP Concentrations
Dual Concentrations Advanced Specialties Note: The BSN-to-DNP pathway for NP concentrations are each nine semesters in length and are designed to build upon the BSN curriculum. The curriculum integrates DNP competencies throught each course while devloping the RN with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in autonomous NP practice within selected population-focused concentrations. |
I earned a MSN/MN degree
Post-Masters-DNP in the same role and population as master's degree and current certification Post-Masters-DNP to add a new APRN role or population to current certification
Advanced Specialties Note: Applicants who have earned a Master's degree without an APRN concentration (e.g. clinical nurse leader, healthcare management, nursing education) should apply via the BSN-DNP pathway. |
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Shantell Jackson-Burns, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC Coordinator of PMHNP Concentration |
For further information about this program of study, please contact the Office of Student Services/Affairs:
Phone Numbers: 504-568-4113
Email Address: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu