Overview
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP plan of study offered by the University of San Francisco offers two options for completion, based on your level of degree upon entry. The focus is on differential diagnosis of medical disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and on medication treatment for psychiatric disorders.
As a PMHNP, you'll be:
- Equipped to provide a wide range of services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families in primary care facilities, outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric emergency settings, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, private practices, or in hospital or community health centers.
- Trained to diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Master of Science in Nursing degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of San Francisco, School of Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Community Health Nursing Practicum
- CNL Leadership
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Health Promotion of Families and Individuals
- Healthcare Systems Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application and fee
- Completion of a master's degree (in any field) from an accredited institution
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A professional résumé
- Statement of professional goals
- Documentation of RN license
Tuition Fee
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International
23775 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1585 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
23775 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1585 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
23775 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1585 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for San Francisco
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Scholarships Information
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