Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

At FNU, we exemplify the caring behaviors we hope to bring to the wider healthcare system.

A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse that seeks to improve mental health care and the overall health status of communities. With a focus on lifetime care for individuals, PMHNPs are committed to promoting mental health through assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral problems, mental disorders and comorbid conditions.

Read more in Top 4 Questions to Ask if You Are Considering Becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Specialty Track Overview

• Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC).
• Complete your coursework online.
• Attend full- or part-time. FNU offers every course every term.
• Enjoy two brief on-campus immersion experiences.
• Complete your clinical practicum in your home community.
• 675 clinical hours for the MSN plus an additional 360 hours for the DNP.
• View Program of Study.