Program Details
As having a mental illness becomes less of a stigma in American culture and many psychiatrists are getting ready to retire, there is a growing need for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The MSN in mental health nursing online program from Ohio State University will allow you to take your nursing degree and become a primary mental health professional for patients in various settings.
As a PMHNP, you will focus on individuals, families, and populations of all ages who are either at risk or have a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or mental health problems. This program prepares students to provide mental health, addiction, and comorbid mental health services in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Courses provide evidence-based knowledge, values, and skills that will help you treat patients across the lifespan in:
- Primary care
- Schools
- Community settings
- Business settings
- Hospitals
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Ohio State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Proof of current unrestricted Registered Nurse License
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming