Program Tracks Overview
Doctor of Nursing Practice — PMHNP
The estimated cost for the DNP–PMHNP program is $156,332 and would take 3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
Estimate = 76 credits × $2,057/credit; excludes fees, travel, and living costs.
DNP Curriculum
Core classes include:
NR.400.700 — Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Part I (2 cr.)
Applies research-based physiology and pathophysiology to wellness and disease across the lifespan, including effects of stress and social determinants.
NR.400.706 — Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Part I (2 cr.)
(No description provided in the BIG LIST.)
NR.400.717 — Application of Biostatistical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (2 cr.)
Covers descriptive and inferential statistics with software-based datasets to interpret evidence and support DNP projects.
NR.400.721 — Health Promotion and Disease Across the Lifespan (2 cr.)
Examines risk assessment, counseling, screening, and equity-focused prevention for individuals, families, and communities.
NR.400.723 — Advanced Health Policy (2 cr.)
Analyzes U.S. and global policies, health inequities, and advocacy strategies, centering human rights and DEI principles.
NR.400.701 — Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Part II (2 cr.)
Continues lifespan physiology/pathophysiology with emphasis on interpreting functional changes and prevention/treatment principles.
NR.400.704 — Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 cr.)
Builds advanced history, biopsychosocial, and cultural assessment skills with lab-based systems examinations.
NR.400.707 — Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Part II (2 cr.)
Applies evidence-based prescribing across the lifespan, including drug classes, interactions, and OTC/CAM considerations.
NR.400.710 — Human Growth, Development and Supervision Birth through Adolescence (2 cr.)
Covers pediatric health supervision, screenings, anticipatory guidance, and common concerns with attention to DEI and SDoH.
NR.400.727 — Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Healthcare (2 cr.)
Prepares leaders to drive change, quality, and safety across complex systems considering technology, finance, and policy.
NR.400.719 — Application of the Research Process to Evidence-Based Practice (2 cr.)
Teaches searching, appraising, and synthesizing literature to make practice recommendations with IRB-aligned ethics.
NR.406.700 — Introduction to PMHNP Practice Interview Techniques (2 cr.)
Introduces PMHNP roles, safety, scope, and collaborative professionalism with core interviewing and decision skills.
NR.406.703 — Diagnostic Skills for PMH Advanced Practice Nursing (1 cr.)
Covers selection and interpretation of psychiatric diagnostics with evidence-based clinical reasoning.
NR.400.732 — Healthcare Finance for Advanced Nursing Practice (2 cr.)
Explores budgeting, performance metrics, and analyses within the plan–measure–manage finance model.
NR.406.706 — Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (1 cr.)
Links brain–body systems and etiologic factors to major psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.
NR.406.708 — Clinical Psychopharmacology (2 cr.)
Uses case-based learning to apply psychotropic mechanisms, risks, and outcomes to DSM-aligned treatment.
NR.406.710 — Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3 cr.)
Builds advanced psychiatric diagnostic reasoning with interviewing, tools, labs, and DSM use.
NR.406.712 — Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities (2 cr.)
Covers case formulation and brief therapies (e.g., CBT, MI) for lifespan psychiatric care.
NR.400.725 — Inquiry for Scholarly Practice (3 cr.)
Develops problem framing, evidence identification, and scholarly writing for a defined practice issue.
NR.400.740 — Scholarly Project Discovery & Foundations of Nursing Leadership (2.5 cr.)
Launches DNP project discovery with equity, policy, and leadership framing plus required ethics milestones.
NR.400.742 — Scholarly Problem Discovery Practicum (0.5 cr.)
Provides 40 hours of site engagement to define a practice problem and build leadership competencies.
NR.406.714 — Diagnostic Reasoning I: PMHNP—Adult/Gero (1 cr.)
Focuses on adult/older-adult psychiatric assessment and management foundations.
NR.406.720 — Clinical Management I: PMHNP—Adult/Gero (3 cr.)
Applies diagnosis and management for adult/gero populations with virtual immersion.
NR.406.724 — Integrated Care I for the PMHNP (1 cr.)
Practices systems-oriented collaboration, care coordination, and community partnerships.
NR.400.729 — Translation of Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice (1 cr.)
Introduces change theory and translation strategies to move evidence into practice tools and pathways.
NR.400.734 — Advanced Clinical Data Management for EBP & Performance Improvement (2 cr.)
Covers outcomes selection, data sources, cleaning, analyses, and stakeholder-ready results for project evaluation.
NR.400.744 — Evidence-Based Practice & Research Translation in Healthcare (2.5 cr.)
Guides rapid evidence synthesis and framework selection to propose a translational project pathway.
NR.400.746 — EBP & Research Translation Practicum (0.5 cr.)
Delivers 40 hours applying synthesis and planning tools for a DNP project proposal.
NR.406.715 — Diagnostic Reasoning II: PMHNP—Children and Families (1 cr.)
Emphasizes ethical, safe, collaborative care for child/adolescent and family mental health.
NR.406.722 — Clinical Management II: PMHNP—Children and Families (2 cr.)
Advances pediatric/family psychiatric management with virtual immersion.
NR.400.738 — Advanced Applications of IT in Healthcare Delivery (2 cr.)
Evaluates and applies health IT tools at the advanced practice level.
NR.400.748 — Health Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation Transformation (1.5 cr.)
Develops policy analysis and advocacy products addressing disparities and SDoH.
NR.400.750 — Health Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation Practicum (0.5 cr.)
Provides 40 hours of experiential policy engagement and dissemination activities.
NR.406.726 — Diagnostic Reasoning III: PMHNP (1 cr.)
Covers wellness, gender/reproductive topics, and related psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
NR.406.730 — Clinical Management III: PMHNP (4 cr.)
Builds independent assessment and diagnostic practice across populations with virtual immersion.
NR.406.725 — Integrated Care II for the PMHNP (1 cr.)
Implements culturally sensitive screening, care planning, literacy initiatives, and CQI.
NR.400.736 — Clinical Data Management and Analyses for Advanced Practice (2 cr.)
Executes evaluation plans using appropriate quantitative/qualitative analyses and clear outcome summaries.
NR.400.752 — Quality, Safety & Systems Improvement and Dissemination (1.5 cr.)
Designs and prepares an equity-driven CQSI intervention using implementation science and systems thinking.
NR.400.754 — Quality, Safety & Systems Improvement and Dissemination Practicum (0.5 cr.)
Completes the CQSI scholarly product with mock IRB and dissemination activities.
NR.406.727 — Diagnostic Reasoning IV: PMHNP (1 cr.)
Addresses complex, chronic, and multi-system psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
NR.406.731 — Clinical Management IV: PMHNP (4 cr.)
Culminating clinical with advanced, comprehensive management and an in-person immersion.
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
- Minimum 1,040 NP clinical hours plus 160 project practicum hours across adult/gero and child/family populations.
- Online + onsite immersions in select terms; local preceptors with placement support.
- State note: clinical activities not permitted in Louisiana or New York; additional state licenses may be required.
DNP Admissions
- BSN or entry-level nursing master’s from ACEN/CCNE-accredited school; GPA ≥ 3.0
- Current RN license (compact or additional state licenses as needed)
- Undergraduate statistics with grade B or better
- Three recommendation letters; goal statement; CV/Resume; official transcripts
- Interview if selected; one year RN experience preferred
- TOEFL/IELTS if applicable
Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate is $33,915 and would take 1 year (3 semesters) to complete on a full-time basis.
Estimate = 17 credits × $1,995/credit; excludes fees and living costs.
Certificate Curriculum
- Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (1)
- Clinical Psychopharmacology (2)
- Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (2)
- Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities (2)
- Clinical Reasoning I & II (Adult/Gero; Peds/Family)
- Clinical Practicum I & II (250 hrs each; total 500 clinical hours)
- Integrated Care I & II (1 each)
Certificate Clinicals.
- 500 total clinical hours over two practicums (Adult/Gero and Peds/Family).
- Local preceptors with placement collaboration; online didactic delivery.
- State note: clinicals not authorized in Louisiana or New York.
Certificate Admissions
- MSN or doctoral nursing degree (ACEN/CCNE-accredited)
- Current RN license and NP licensure/certification in current role
- Evidence of ≥ 500 prior NP clinical hours
- One year NP experience by start of program
- Three recommendation letters; goal statement; CV/Resume; official transcripts
- Prerequisites (graduate, lifespan, from an APRN program): Advanced Physical Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology (syllabi upload required)
- Interview if selected; TOEFL/IELTS if applicable
Tuition
- DNP–PMHNP: $2,057 per credit (2025–26).
- Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate: $1,995 per credit (2025–26).
- Common graduate fees (examples): $500 Matriculation Fee; $300 Health Services Fee (per published cost-of-attendance tables; amounts and timing may vary).
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Johns Hopkins University also holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Other Johns Hopkins Nursing Programs
- MSN Entry into Nursing
- DNP Advanced Practice NP Tracks (multiple populations)
- DNP Post-Master’s
- PhD in Nursing
- Dual Degrees (e.g., DNP/AP + PhD)
- Post-Master’s Certificates (various specialties)
Notes: Cost estimates reflect tuition only based on the provided per-credit rates and program credit totals; they exclude fees, travel for immersions, and living expenses. Schedules follow the school’s published plans and may change with curriculum updates.