Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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About the Specialty
The PMHNP focuses on individuals across the lifespan, families, and populations across the lifespan at risk for developing and/or having a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or mental health problems. The PMHNP provides primary mental health care to patients seeking mental health services in a wide range of settings. Primary mental health care provided by the PMHNP involves relationship-based, continuous and comprehensive services, necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.
Degree Options
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for baccalaureate prepared nurses. The APRN concentration provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to sit for board certification.
The MSN program takes roughly two years to complete at a full-time progression. Part-time progressions are available during certain terms.
Learn more on the MSN program page.
A doctoral prepared nurse practitioner translates evidence-based knowledge into practice and in turn improves health care outcomes. A University of Louisville DNP will prepare students to be outstanding clinicians and will also prepare them to be leaders and change agents in the field of nursing.
The DNP program takes roughly three years to complete and is only offered in a full-time progression.
Learn more on the DNP program page.
The objective of the Post-Graduate Certificate is to prepare nurses for eligibility and licensure for national certification in an advanced practice specialty. Students will progress through a specialized curriculum that focuses on the student's area of interest. Registered nurses holding a Master of Science degree in nursing or a terminal degree (ie. PhD, EdD, DNP) are eligible to apply.
Learn more on the Post-Graduate Certificate program page.