Doctor of Nursing Practice / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University

Program Details

Our DNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization empowers you to support your patients’ mental health wellness. Learn from practicing PMHNPs as you gain the training and expertise to meet a critical need in today’s society. A DNP-PMHNP program prepares nurses to deliver a full spectrum of care to patients with their mental health needs, including those with psychiatric disorders, organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Additional Materials May Be Required

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut