Program Details
The online MSN / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program allows Registered Nurses to gain the advanced skills and hands-on experience necessary to advance their career into the specialty field of mental health services. Students in this degree program learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and groups with psychiatric disorders and other mental health needs.
PMHNPs create treatment plans for their patients, including providing psychotherapy and prescribing medications. Students in this RN to MSN specialty program online gain the knowledge and skills needed for advanced practice healthcare roles. In addition to clinical expertise, students gain valuable critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Coursework covers topics such as:
- Psychiatric nursing theory
- Pathophysiology
- Health assessment
- Quality healthcare improvement
- Health policy
- Research design
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Rivier University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Some CollegeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires an active, unencumbered RN nursing license
- Must have completed an associate or diploma nursing program
Restricted States
California, Iowa, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming