Program Details
This online Doctor of Nursing Practice builds on core competencies gained in a BSN program for advanced practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Courses focus on the assessment and care of individuals with both acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Students in this BSN to DNP online degree examine issues related to the trajectory of illness, psychological development, family dynamics, and primary prevention. Clinical experiences allow nurses to develop their clinical reasoning as well as patient assessment and management skills. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Evidence-based practice
- Psychopharmacology in advanced practice
- APRN practice issues
- Nursing leadership in complex systems
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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
GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires on-campus visits twice per semester during clinical courses in area of concentration
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited program that also holds nursing accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission or the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education
- GRE scores not required for applicants with GPA of 3.3 or higher