Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Multiple Entry Options
Program Length (full-time study)
| Non-nurses |
3 semesters pre-specialty + 3 semesters PMHNP courses |
| ASN or diploma RNs |
2 semesters RN pre-specialty + 3 semesters PMHNP courses |
| BSN RNs |
3 semesters PMHNP courses |
| Post-master’s |
Program length & courses determined by individual portfolio analysis |
Sample Full-time Curriculum Plan for Specialty Year
Semesters based on full-time study. Part-time study also available. See our Student Handbook for two-year and three-year part-time options.
| FALL - SEMESTER I |
| 300 |
Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice |
2 |
| 305a |
Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning |
3 |
| 350 |
Models and Theories of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
| 351 |
Theoretical Founations and Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
| 352 |
Neurobiology & Diagnostic Systems for Psychiatric Disorders |
2 |
| 353 |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| |
|
14 |
| SPRING - SEMESTER II |
| 301 |
Research Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 |
| 305b |
Advanced Health Assessment Applications for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
1 |
| 308 |
Pathophysiologic Concepts |
3 |
| 354 |
Theoretical Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Groups and Families |
3 |
| 356 |
Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Individuals, Groups, and Families |
3 |
| |
|
13 |
| SUMMER - SEMESTER III |
| 302 |
Theory, Research, and Advanced Nursing Practice: Integration & Application |
2 |
| 303 |
Health Care Delivery Systems |
2 |
| 304 |
Transitions to the Advanced Practice Role |
1 |
| 307a |
Primary Care Pharmacotherapeutics for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners |
2 |
| 357 |
Psychiatric Issues Within Specialty Populations |
2 |
| 358 |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship |
4 |
| 13 |
Post-Master Option For MSN Without Nurse Practitioner Foundation
Course of Studies individualized based on portfolio review.
| FALL - SEMESTER I |
| 305a |
Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning |
3 |
| 350 |
Models and Theories of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
| 351 |
Theoretical Founations and Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
| 352 |
Neurobiology & Diagnostic Systems for Psychiatric Disorders |
2 |
| 353 |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| |
|
12 |
| SPRING - SEMESTER II |
| 305b |
Advanced Health Assessment Applications for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
1 |
| 308 |
Pathophysiologic Concepts |
3 |
| 354 |
Theoretical Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Groups and Families |
3 |
| 356 |
Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Individuals, Groups, and Families |
3 |
| |
|
10 |
| SUMMER - SEMESTER III |
| 307a |
Primary Care Pharmacotherapeutics for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners |
2 |
| 357 |
Psychiatric Issues Within Specialty Populations |
2 |
| 358 |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship |
4 |
| 8 |
Post-Master Option MSN with Nurse Practitioner Foundation
Course of Studies individualized based on portfolio review.
| FALL - SEMESTER I |
| 350 |
Models and Theories of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
| 351 |
Theoretical Founations and Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
| 352 |
Neurobiology & Diagnostic Systems for Psychiatric Disorders |
2 |
| 353 |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| |
|
9 |
| SPRING - SEMESTER II |
| 354 |
Theoretical Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Groups and Families |
3 |
| 356 |
Practicum in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Individuals, Groups, and Families |
3 |
| |
|
6 |
| SUMMER - SEMESTER III |
| 357 |
Psychiatric Issues Within Specialty Populations |
2 |
| 358 |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship |
4 |
| 6 |
Post-Master PMHNP Option for MSN in Psychiatric Mental-Health Nursing
This program of study is designed for individuals who have completed a Master of Science in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing and who have current ANCC certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (either Adult or Child-Adolescent focus). Course of Studies individualized based on portfolio review.
| FALL - SEMESTER I |
| 305a |
Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning |
3 |
| 352 |
Neurobiology & Diagnostic Systems for Psychiatric Disorders |
2 |
| 353 |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| |
|
7 |
| SPRING - SEMESTER II |
| 305b |
Advanced Health Assessment Applications for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing |
1 |
| 308 |
Pathophysiologic Concepts |
3 |
| |
|
4 |
| SUMMER - SEMESTER III |
| 307a |
Primary Care Pharmacotherapeutics for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners |
2 |
| 358* |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship |
3 |
| 5 |
* Student may elect to begin Clinical Preceptorship in spring semester.
