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Who This Program is For

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree is built for working registered nurses who want to move into advanced practice in mental health care. It is most often pursued by BSN-prepared nurses who are:

• Ready to move from bedside nursing into a provider role in psychiatric care
• Working full time and need coursework that fits around clinical shifts
• Planning to care for patients with psychiatric disorders and substance use concerns across the lifespan
• Drawn to an underserved area of healthcare where demand for providers is growing

What You Will Learn

乐播传媒’s online PMHNP program will prepare you to deliver high-quality mental health care to patients across the lifespan. You’ll study subjects such as advanced health assessment, physiology and pharmacology, as well as diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of psychiatric illnesses. You’ll learn from experienced, practicing faculty – practitioners who share their expertise with you. Our graduate nursing students have achieved a 95% passage rate on national certification exams, demonstrating the delivery of exceptional education in our psychiatric nurse practitioner online program.

The program is built around what a PMHNP does day to day:

• Assess and diagnose psychiatric conditions in patients across the lifespan
• Prescribe and manage pharmacological treatment for psychiatric illnesses
• Apply advanced health assessment, physiology and pharmacology in practice
• Lead therapy and support for patients and their families
• Care for patients with behavioral health concerns, including substance use disorders

Please visit our state authorizations page to see whether this program is available in your area.

*Potential for 24-month accelerated track. **All rates subject to change. Please see Cost and Aid for more information.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at 乐播传媒 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?

A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who specializes in mental health care. PMHNPs care for patients of all ages, including those with substance use disorders, and often support patients’ families as well, since mental illness rarely affects only the patient. Many work in psychiatric hospitals or dedicated mental health units, while others run their own private practices.

What does a psychiatric nurse practitioner do?

They specialize in caring for patients with mental health issues by assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health conditions. A PMHNP carries out physical and psychosocial examinations, prescribes medications and treatment, leads therapy sessions, and monitors patients with mental health concerns.

Why become a mental health nurse practitioner?

The demand for qualified mental health professionals is increasing due to a number of factors, including rising awareness of mental health issues. Being a psychiatric nurse practitioner allows you to work with patients and the community in an underserved area of healthcare. It also is a career path that will offer job security and good pay.

Why are psychiatric nurse practitioners in demand?

There are several factors at play, including the passing of the Affordable Care Act, which makes mental health an essential service. In addition, mainstream media is raising awareness and helping to eradicate the stigma atta, ched to mental health problems, so more people are seeking this important health care.

How to become a PMHNP

First, you must become a registered nurse with either a BSN or four-year degree. Once you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you can apply to a graduate nursing program. To meet the requirements for certification, you will need to complete clinical hours in that field and additional training in mental health.

乐播传媒 participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.