Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) post-baccalaureate to DNP (BSN to DNP) program of study consists of 90 credit hours. The plan of study is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials (AACN, 2021) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties' Nurse Practitioner Role Core Competencies and Population-focused curriculum elements (NONPF, 2022) for the PMHNP.
The PMHNP program prepares the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in advanced nursing practice by providing comprehensive longitudinal care to individuals across the lifespan with a focus on the prevention and treatment of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP education is distinguished from other population-focused NP concentrations by preparing learners to provide holistic and trauma-informed care that is grounded in the principles of resilience, to conduct individual and group psychotherapy, and to prescribe and manage psychopharmacological treatments for individuals and families with all levels of severity. Clinical settings include community-based outpatient, residential, and inpatient psychiatric settings. The primary teaching-learning practices used in this program are lectures, seminars, case studies, presentations, and simulation.
Clinical learning experiences focus on the advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across the lifespan. Practicum focuses on developing clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced 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 |