Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) emphasis prepares the post-BSN student to complete the requirements for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the role of a PMHNP. The DNP is a terminal nursing degree, which prepares graduates for translational science to influence direct and indirect health outcomes not only for individuals but for populations and healthcare systems.

The DNP-PMHNP program is 74 credits and is a full-time, hybrid program with 7 semesters. Didactic classes are flexible, being offered by practice experts remotely to your home or workplace. Students receive personalized attention and instruction on-campus for lab courses in our state-of-the-art nurse practitioner suites. Students must complete a total of 750 clinical practice hours to graduate from the program. A DNP project completed during three semesters that involves translational science; focuses on a healthcare intervention and quality improvement project that promotes improvement or change related to the health of individuals and populations or healthcare and systems.

• Grade Requirements: To earn the DNP degree, candidates must successfully complete all DNP program courses with a grade of “B-” or higher and maintain an overall program GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Program Code: Nursing Practice (2060DNP) with Concentration/Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2097).
• CIPC: 513818

Admission

Admission is competitive; therefore, the criteria listed on the application form should be considered as minimum standards. Applicants must apply for admission to the DNP-PMHNP program. Applications may be obtained online on the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing website. Applications must be completed and on file by the admission cycle application deadline. An application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of the committee’s decision by email. Admission requirements are outlined on the applicant website.