Program Details
The DNP / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program provides nurses with the required clinical competencies and theoretical knowledge necessary to deliver quality psychiatric care for patients of all ages. Graduates are eligible to take the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Students in this online psychiatric nursing program gain advanced skills in evidence-based practice, leadership, policy, finance, informatics, and genomics/ethics. Online courses are supplemented with four on-campus immersion experiences. Graduates can choose to work directly with patients and their families or to pursue leadership roles in healthcare settings.
Graduates can find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Private practice
- Outpatient clinics
- Schools
- Mental health agencies
- Veterans’ facilities
- Correctional facilities
- Hospitals
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires four on-campus immersion experiences
- Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and be certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner
- Submit evidence of completion of graduate-level statistics course with grade B or better within 6 years
- Must have unencumbered APRN licensure