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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, DNP

Enhance Your Nursing Pathway

  • Apply science-based theories to advance evidence-based psychiatric mental health practices
  • Lead in creating mental health strategies that improve outcomes for diverse populations
  • Engage in lifelong learning and service to others

If you're ready to transform the healthcare industry, Scranton's online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP is the right degree for you. Students in our program learn to implement evidence-based practices to improve healthcare outcomes for patients, families and communities.

What Makes Us Unique?

  • Synchronous and asynchronous learning which gives the student an opportunity to interact with peers and faculty yet also the flexibility to study from home.
  • There are two intensive immersive campus-based experiences which will be an opportunity for the student to do simulation and receive feedback to improve psychiatric nursing skills.
  • An online orientation to distance learning from the graduate office to support graduate students and give information about the various university departments that are available for inquiries.

Online Program

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  • Duration 36
  • Cost per Credit $772
  • Credit Hours 67

Program Benefits

  • Opportunity to meet with faculty and other students in a synchronous environment as well as during the immersive experience for clinical courses.
  • The ability to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • The program outcomes and curriculum reflect AACN Essentials (2021), the guidelines outlined in the Criteria for Evaluation of NP Programs (2022), the NP Core Competencies (2022, the NONPF Distance Learning 2023 Guidelines, and the NCSBN APRN Distance Education Requirements.

Lead the Change in Mental Health: Empower Your Career with a PMHNP Degree

A PMHNP degree empowers you to be at the forefront of mental health care, addressing one of the most critical needs in our society today. With a focus on holistic, patient-centered care, this advanced degree opens doors to a rewarding and in-demand career.

Join a community of compassionate professionals dedicated to transforming mental health care. With a PMHNP degree, you’ll not only advance your career but also become a trusted advocate and leader in the mental health field.

Career Outlook: A Specialized Field With Growing Needs

Nurses specializing in psychiatric mental health represent the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S. The rising prevalence of mental health disorders, along with increased awareness and destigmatization of mental health care, has led to greater demand for professionals who can provide these services. PMHNPs are in high demand in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, schools, and private practices.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the employment of nurse practitioners, including PMHNPs, will grow much faster than the average for all occupations, with a projected growth rate of about 40% from 2021 to 2031. Salary.com lists the median annual salary as $112,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on specific job roles and locations.1

CAREER OUTLOOK

Curriculum: Courses to Cultivate Your Leadership Skills

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Program Outcomes:

By the time you complete your degree you will be able to:
Assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders across the lifespan
Reduce stigma associated with mental illness and encouraging individuals to seek care when needed
Engage in research projects or contribute to the development of new mental health care protocols
Take on roles in patient and community education, promoting mental health awareness and prevention strategies
Lead interprofessional teams to improve patient and population health outcomes

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP, you'll need a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program with a 3.2 GPA or higher.

Detailed requirements are listed on our Admissions page.

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Tuition Details

The online Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, DNP consists of 67 credits at $772 per credit.

We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That's why we're ranked a Best Value School among Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.

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Faculty: Mentorship and Support

The faculty in our program support students through a one-to-one engagement model where instructors facilitate direct access to enrich the academic experience.

Combined, faculty members bring decades of clinical experience to the classroom, and each uses that experience to place students in the best clinical experiences for their goals.

Sources:

  1. U.S. Bureau and Labor Statistics. (2022, March 31). Occupational employment and wages, May 2021. 29-1171 Nurse practitioners. Occupational employment and wage statistics. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291171.htm