Overview
There is a critical shortage of mental health professionals in the United States and around the world. Regular nurse practitioners are qualified to address many health problems, but they lack expertise in the area of mental health.
That’s where the Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN) (Online) program from Liberty University Online comes in. This program can help you develop a holistic approach to patient care so you can pursue a wider variety of nursing jobs.
Why Choose Liberty University’s PMHNP Degree?
As pioneers in distance education since 1985, we’re committed to offering high-quality programs that fit your schedule. At Liberty, you’ll benefit from flexible courses, affordable tuition rates, and practical training that can help equip you for the real world.
Choosing Liberty means choosing…
Flexibility | Our psych DNP program is available 100% online. You can complete your coursework from the comfort of your home without needing to relocate to attend classes on campus. The best part? You can stay invested in your family and career while earning your degree!
Respected Credentials | Liberty’s online DNP – psychiatric nurse practitioner program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This degree can help you prepare to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certification exam. By completing our rigorous curriculum, you can pursue state licensure and national certification as a PMHNP.
Experienced Faculty | Our PMHNP professors have years of experience working in the field of nursing. With their guidance, you can develop marketable skills that could help set you apart from the competition. For some of your courses, you’ll have weekly online meetings with your professors, allowing you to further benefit from their mentorship.
Biblical Principles | As a Christian university, Liberty’s goal is to help you lead with integrity in the workplace. Our courses seek to integrate ethical principles with professional knowledge. That way, you can make medical decisions that are clinically and biblically sound.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Nursing Research
- Leadership, Policy, and Ethics
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Psychotherapeutic Theories, Frameworks, and Modalities
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page
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General requirements
Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a 3.0 GPA or above for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts
- 1 reference contact
- Practicum hour verification form
- Writing Sample
- Current and active RN license
- Active APRN license and active National Certification for Nurse Practitioner
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
Make sure you meet all requirements
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23200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
23200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
23200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 36 months.
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