Program Details
This online BSN to DNP program from Texas Christian University prepares nurses to work as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Graduates can help address the increasing need for qualified mental health professionals nationwide. The PMHNP degree provides nurses with substantial career possibilities in a variety of settings. Coursework is delivered online through an interactive learning platform and led by faculty who are educators, researchers, and practitioners in the mental health field.
Classes cover topics such as:
- Neurobiology of mental illness across the lifespan
- Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Complexity and innovation in healthcare
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Texas Christian University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Must have a BSN degree from an accredited school, current unencumbered licensure in the state where practicum will occur, and current CPR certification and immunizations
- Preferred work history includes one year of full-time experience or its equivalent as a registered nurse
Restricted States
Connecticut