The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program prepares graduates to care for individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan in a variety of settings. There is a strong emphasis on psychotherapeutic techniques and psychopharmacotherapy. The clinical component provides interprofessional experiences working with other healthcare providers in caring for individuals and their families with psychiatric conditions.
Minimum Semester Credit Hours: 33-39
Completion Time Limit: 3 calendar years
Post-Graduate Completion Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalency Credit may be granted for Advanced Practice Core courses listed below through gap analysis. | ||
| NURS 6804W | Advanced Pathophysiology for DNP | 3 |
| NURS 6901W | Advanced Pharmacology for DNP | 3 |
| NURS 7305 | Professional APRN Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7307 | Advanced Health Assessment & Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6912W | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I for DNP | 3 |
| NURS 6912B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical I for DNP (240 hours) | 4 |
| NURS 6913W | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II for DNP | 3 |
| NURS 6913B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical II for DNP (240 hours) | 4 |
| NURS 6914W | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care III for DNP | 2 |
| NURS 6914B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care III for DNP (240 hours) Validation for clinical credits may be granted for up to 240 clinical hours in N6914B following Policy D8080 | 4 |
| NURS 6915B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship for DNP (360 hours) | 6 |