Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Duration | Resident Cost |
|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ~3.5 years | ~$33,738 |
| Post-Master’s NP to PMHNP DNP | ~2.5 years | ~$25,379 |
| Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate | ~1.5 years | ~$11,503 |
FSU provides comprehensive psychiatric mental health education with GRE/MAT requirements for most programs. The college maintains extensive clinical networks nationwide and offers preceptor tuition waivers (6 credit hours per 300 precepting hours completed).
BSN to DNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the BSN to DNP: PMHNP program is approximately $33,738 for Florida residents and $81,708 for out-of-state students, completing in 76 credit hours over multiple semesters.
Curriculum
The comprehensive 76-credit program includes advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, biostatistics, evidence-based practice methods, and specialized PMHNP courses. Students progress through individual psychotherapy, family/group psychotherapy, and extensive practicum experiences. The curriculum emphasizes:
- DNP roles and leadership within complex healthcare environments
- Theoretical constructs and evidence-based scholarship
- Health equity and social determinants of health
- Population health and applied epidemiology
- Healthcare finance, economics, and entrepreneurship
- Policy, legal, and ethical complexities
Students complete 1,000 clinical hours (880 population-specific and 120 indirect hours) and a DNP project spanning planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination phases.
Post-Master’s NP to PMHNP DNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s NP to PMHNP DNP is approximately $25,379 for Florida residents and $57,769 for out-of-state students, completing in 53 credit hours.
Curriculum
This 53-credit program builds on existing NP preparation with advanced psychiatric specialization. Coursework includes:
Courses include the following:
NGR 7769 – DNP Roles & Leadership Collaboration (3)
Examines roles and responsibilities of the DNP-prepared nurse for effective practice, leadership, and interprofessional collaboration. Analyzes traditional and transformational leadership models and their effects on healthcare environments. Explores professional attributes and requisites for advanced practice nursing leaders within the evolving healthcare system.
NGR 5538 – Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing (3)
Covers common psychoactive medications, their uses, side effects, and prescriptive implications for patients with psychiatric illness across the lifespan. Emphasizes evidence-based medication selection to reduce emotional pain and improve autonomy. Addresses cultural competence and the impact of medications on clients, families, and communities.
NGR 5053 – Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostics (2)
Provides knowledge in mental health assessment across the lifespan in the advanced psychiatric mental health nursing role. Focuses on history taking, data analysis, and diagnostic techniques to identify mental health problems and formulate differential diagnoses.
NGR XXXX – Theoretical Constructs and Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Teaches connections between theory, practice, and research from nursing and related fields. Covers quantitative and qualitative methods used to generate evidence and emphasizes evaluating evidence for translation into practice. Includes exploration of instruments for research and evidence-based practice.
NGR XXXX – Methods of Program Evaluation & Quality Improvement (2)
While not explicitly matched in your provided catalog, likely covers principles of evaluating nursing and healthcare programs, applying quality-improvement frameworks, and using outcome data to guide practice change.
NGR 5053L – Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostic Lab (2)
Applies knowledge and skills from Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostics in a lab setting. Focuses on acquisition and analysis of data related to holistic mental health assessment across the lifespan.
NGR 5503 – Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner I: Individual Psychotherapy (3)
Covers assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Emphasizes evidence-based, theoretical, and conceptual models to promote, maintain, and restore wellness across the lifespan.
NGR 5503L – Psychiatric/MH NP I Lab: Individual Psychotherapy (3)
Provides clinical experiences in individual psychotherapy, applying evidence-based practice and therapeutic models. Focuses on promoting and restoring wellness in diverse clients.
NGR 5846 – Biostatistics (3)
Introduces fundamental statistical principles applied to clinical and public health settings. Covers interpreting published statistical findings, selecting appropriate methods, and critiquing statistical techniques in nursing research.
NGR XXXX – Appraisal & Translation of Evidence for Practice (2)
Likely aligned with NGR 6853 (Translation and Synthesis of Evidence). Focuses on locating, evaluating, refining, and applying research to improve nursing care efficiency and effectiveness. Discusses quality-improvement methods and grant writing.
NGR 5508 – Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner II: Family & Group Psychotherapy (3)
Provides advanced knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques across the lifespan. Emphasizes theoretical and conceptual models, evidence-based interventions, and therapeutic communication patterns in group settings.
NGR 5508L – Psychiatric/MH NP II Lab: Family & Group Psychotherapy (3)
Offers clinical experiences in family and group psychotherapy, applying evidence-based and holistic approaches to enhance functioning in clients with psychiatric disorders.
NGR XXXX – Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health (2)
No direct match in your provided text. Likely covers how social, economic, and environmental factors affect health outcomes, with strategies for addressing disparities.
NGR 5504L – Practicum – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2)
Allows synthesis of advanced psychiatric knowledge and role behaviors in a clinical setting. Students create individualized practicum plans with faculty guidance, focusing on course objectives, learning activities, and evaluation.
NGR 5887 – Legal and Ethical Complexities in Healthcare (3)
Examines legal and ethical issues in healthcare. Applies ethical theories to team-based resolution of dilemmas using decision-making models. Covers patient-provider relationships, moral judgment, and professional responsibilities.
NGR 6893 – Healthcare Finance, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (3)
Analyzes healthcare systems, economic outcomes, and financial models. Explores cost-benefit analyses, resource management, return on investment, and entrepreneurial strategies for healthcare ventures.
NGR XXXXC – DNP Project Planning & Application for APN (2)
Likely corresponds to NGR 6931C (Project I) and NGR 6935C (Project II). Involves developing the DNP project proposal, preparing IRB applications, and planning implementation.
NGR XXXXC – DNP Project Implementation, Evaluation & Dissemination for APN (2)
Likely corresponds to NGR 6910C and NGR 6912C. Focuses on executing the DNP project, analyzing results, and preparing dissemination materials such as reports and presentations.
NGR 6674 – Population Health and Applied Epidemiology (3)
More curriculum details available here:
- https://nursing.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu3861/files/Post%20Master%27s%20NP%20to%20Psychiatrich%20Mental%20Health%20DNP%202.pdf
- https://registrar.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu3886/files/documents/archive-bulletin-graduate/2023_grad_bulletin.pdf#page442
The curriculum includes psychopharmacology, advanced psychiatric assessment, individual psychotherapy, family/group psychotherapy, and multiple practicum experiences totaling up to 840 clinical hours.
Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate is approximately $11,503 for Florida residents and $26,657 for out-of-state students, completing in 24 credit hours.
Curriculum
The 24-credit online certificate program requires prerequisite completion of graduate-level Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology. The curriculum covers mental health theory and 540 supervised clinical hours across three psychotherapeutic treatment modalities:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
Adult NPs take additional 3-credit pediatric course; Pediatric NPs take additional 3-credit adult/women’s advance practice course to meet ANCC lifespan requirements. The program features mostly synchronous online components with scheduled Zoom classes.
Prerequisites & Admissions
BSN to DNP Requirements:
- BSN from nationally accredited program with 3.0 upper division GPA
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- GRE or MAT scores (waiver criteria available)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Current CV or resume
- Unencumbered APRN license (for some tracks)
Post-Master’s NP to DNP Requirements:
- MSN in NP track with national APRN certification
- 3.0 graduate GPA
- Proof of MSN clinical hours completed
- Course syllabi for advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, pharmacology
- Three letters of recommendation
Post-Master’s Certificate Requirements:
- Certified Family/Adult Nurse Practitioner graduate status
- Prerequisite graduate courses completed
- Application deadlines: October 1 for Spring start, April 1 for Fall start
- Federal financial aid not available for certificate program
Tuition
Graduate programs cost $444.26 per credit hour for Florida residents and $1,075.66 per credit hour for out-of-state students at Panama City campus. Additional fees include COMPLIO ($154), Typhon ($90), and books ($750).
Accreditation
Florida State University College of Nursing programs prepare graduates for PMHNP certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), meeting national standards for advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing.
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Other Programs in Florida
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- Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton
- Florida National University - Hialeah
- Florida Southern College - Lakeland
- Jacksonville University - Jacksonville
- Rasmussen College -
- St Thomas University - Miami Gardens
- University of Florida - Gainesville
- University of North Florida - Jacksonville
- University of St Augustine - St Augustine