Mental health care demands both clinical expertise and human understanding.

This program is designed for nurses who feel called to do more: to expand their scope of practice, take responsibility for complex clinical decisions, and help close the growing gap in access to mental health care in their communities.

• Doctoral preparation for Advanced Practice Psychiatric nursing
• BSN-to-DNP pathway completed in 30 months
• Primarily online coursework with brief, intense on-campus immersion experiences
• Advanced preparation in diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic intervention
• Interprofessional education alongside students in medicine, psychology, and health sciences
• Designed for working nurses with full and parttime plans of study

Clinical preparation that builds confidence.

Psychiatric nursing care is complex, deeply human work. Led by experienced clinicians and educators, 69É«ÇéƬ’s DNP–PMHNP program integrates advanced clinical science with real-world application to prepare graduates for complex psychiatric care.

PMHNP students develop the ability to:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments with clarity and confidence
• Diagnose mental health conditions across the lifespan
• Prescribe and manage treatment for mental health and lifestyle with a holistic lens
• Lead patient-centered, collaborative, evidence-based care

Ready to take the next step?

The need for skilled psychiatric mental health practitioners continues to grow. Prepare yourself to meet that need with competence, confidence, and purpose.