KU Medical Center PMHNP Programs
Kansas City | $472 cpc | Certificate / DNP
KU Medical Center’s School of Nursing offers two PMHNP pathways: a Post-BSN DNP (79 credits) and a Post-Master’s Certificate (24 credits). The DNP typically takes about four years full time and features advanced assessment, psychopharmacology, and sequential psychotherapeutic practicums that contribute to the 1,000+ practice hours expected for doctoral preparation. The certificate can be completed in roughly 1.5–2 years and builds focused competency in psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy, and medication management for APRN-prepared nurses. Recent PMHNP certification pass rates were 100% in 2021 and 2022 and 75% in 2023, and estimated tuition ranges roughly from the mid-$14k’s (certificate, in-state) to the high-$90k’s (DNP, out-of-state), depending on residency and fees...read more.
Rockhurst University PMHNP Programs
Kansas City | $780 cpc | MSN
Rockhurst University's Saint Luke's College offers two CCNE-accredited, online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) tracks: an MSN and a Post-Master’s Certificate. Both require 750 clinical hours and include full clinical placement services and one mandatory three-day on-campus immersion in Kansas City. The programs feature a 95% APRN certification pass rate and flexible scheduling to prepare nurses for advanced practice, guided by Jesuit values...read more.
UMKC PMHNP Programs
Kansas City | $779.50 cpc | Certificate / BSN to DNP / DNP
UMKC’s School of Nursing & Health Studies offers fully online and hybrid PMHNP pathways with in-state tuition pricing for students in authorized states. Most coursework is online (mix of asynchronous and scheduled sessions), with 2–3 day on-campus intensives each semester during clinical courses. Clinicals span outpatient, inpatient, and crisis settings across the lifespan, and students typically arrange preceptors with faculty approval...read more.
University of Saint Mary PMHNP Programs
Leavonworth | $775 cpc | Certificate / MSN
USM’s PMHNP programs are designed for working nurses, featuring fully online asynchronous courses with limited on-campus intensives for skills check-offs and assessments. The MSN spans 53 credits over about two years, while the post-master’s certificate ranges 27–38 credits and can be finished in one to two years, with tuition aligned to per-credit pricing. The curriculum emphasizes holistic, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent care across the lifespan, with coordinated clinical placements to build assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapeutic, and medication-management skills...read more.
Washburn University PMHNP Programs
Topeka | $727 cpc | Certificate / BSN to DNP / DNP
Washburn University’s Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing delivers fully online PMHNP pathways with flexible, mostly asynchronous coursework and limited scheduled virtual sessions. The school offers a Post-Graduate Certificate and three DNP options (BSN→DNP, MSN→DNP with existing NP certification, and MSN→DNP without NP status), each with clearly defined credit loads, clinical hour requirements, and timelines. Tuition is $727 per credit hour (plus a flat $70 student fee in fall/spring), making total program costs primarily a function of the credit count and the student’s chosen track...read more.
Wichita State PMHNP Programs
Wichita | $501 cpc | BSN to DNP / DNP
Wichita State University’s School of Nursing offers a post-BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice–PMHNP track (73–74 credits) delivered in a hybrid format with selected online courses and rich, face-to-face learning with expert faculty. Small cohorts (about 10–20 students) progress over ~3.5 years, building competency through guided clinical practicums in diverse settings and state-of-the-art simulations. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership in health systems, and preparation for national PMHNP certification. Admission is selective (minimum 3.5 GPA) and the program culminates in a community-focused quality improvement project that demonstrates practice impact. ..read more.
Chamberlain MSN PMHNP Program
online | $735 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Chamberlain University offers two CCNE-accredited PMHNP pathways—an MSN (~2.5 years) and a Graduate Certificate (~1.5 years)—delivered 100% online with 650 supervised practicum hours and dedicated preceptor support through the Practicum Commitment. Kansas learners can tap Chamberlain’s Overland Park campus as a local hub for student services, skills support, and connections to regional clinical partners while completing their in-community practicums. The curriculum covers advanced pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychiatric assessment/diagnosis, and psychotherapy, with two required in-person immersions to strengthen hands-on readiness for PMHNP practice.
Nightingale College PMHNP Program
online | $550 cpc | MSN
The CCNE-accredited MSN-PMHNP program at Nightingale College is fully authorized to enroll residents of Kansas. This entirely online, 24-month program requires 55 credit hours, including 810 clinical contact hours, preparing graduates to address the growing need for mental health providers in the state. By completing this rigorous curriculum, students meet the educational requirements necessary to sit for the national ANCC certification exam and apply for PMHNP licensure in Kansas.
Purdue Global PMHNP Programs
online | $400 to $720 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
The PMHNP program offered by Purdue Global, available as a Post-Graduate Certificate, MSN, or MSN to DNP, is authorized for enrollment in Kansas and is entirely online. These CCNE-accredited programs prepare graduates to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric mental health disorders across various clinical settings. A core component of the online learning includes immersive assignments using virtual reality for practicing telehealth and group therapy.
Rasmussen University PMHNP Program
online | $915 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Rasmussen University’s CCNE-accredited PMHNP pathways (MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate) deliver fully online coursework paired with in-person practicums coordinated in each student’s community. In Kansas, learners can leverage Rasmussen’s local campus hubs for student services, skills support, and connections to regional clinical partners while completing virtual immersion experiences with telehealth and standardized patients. The curriculum integrates advanced assessment, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy with technology-forward learning. Dedicated practicum coordination, multiple start dates, and flexible online delivery help working RNs progress efficiently toward PMHNP readiness.
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
Western Governors University trains future psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners through online MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate programs designed for working nurses. These CCNE-accredited programs combine flexible online coursework with 650 hours of local clinical experience under qualified preceptors. The MSN pathway takes around 2.5 years to complete for about $36,000, while the certificate finishes in about 1.5 years for about $23,000.