Overview

The PMHNP specialty track combines neuro-biological science and psychosocial theory while emphasizing respect for person, family, community, and culture.

As a doctoral student in the Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Utah, you will:

Develop skills to influence public policy through participation in professional organizations and health policy activities at the local, national, and global level.
Learn essential skills for psychiatric assessment, mental health diagnoses, comprehensive treatment planning, and prescriptive practice.
Take courses in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership.
Have mentoring and clinical supervision while learning and integrating interpersonal skills that are foundational to psychotherapy practice across the lifespan.
Complete the PMHNP track in three years, including two summer semesters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapy: The Art & Science of Healing a Relationship

Mental Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning

Evidence Based Practice

Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Advanced Pathophysiology for DNP Students

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing Clinical Psychology View 72 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for graduate admission
Transcripts from ANY and ALL colleges and universities attended, including the University of Utah, must be uploaded as part of the graduate application.
Evidence of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited university or college
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Verification of licensure as an RN or APRN in at least one of the jurisdictions of National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
A current resume or curriculum vitae
Three (3) professional references
Professional goal statement
Upper division physiology prerequisite
International applicant requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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