Program Details
The University of Arizona offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with multiple concentration options. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization prepares nurses to focus on the mind-body connection for patients with mental healthcare needs.
In this program, students learn the modalities to diagnose and treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, social disorders, and more. PMHNPs can work with patients in either short-term or long-term situations to diagnose and create treatment plans. Graduates are eligible to pursue nurse practitioner certification.
Some of the topics covered in this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program include:
- Behavioral health therapy across the lifespan
- Advanced psychiatric mental health nursing
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
- Advanced practice nursing issues in the care of older adults
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Arizona is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Requires 3 on-campus intensives
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Must have RN licensure
Restricted States
Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee