NM State PMHNP Programs
Las Cruces | $493 cpc | Certificate / BSN to DNP / DNP
New Mexico State University offers two online PMHNP tracks through its Global Campus, including a full-time BSN-to-DNP program and a one-year post-graduate APRN certificate. Both pathways include supervised clinical hours completed in students’ hometowns and integrate substance use disorder treatment, MAT training, and psychiatric care across the lifespan. Tuition is highly affordable, with the DNP totaling about $39,000 and the certificate costing around $12,000...read more.
University of New Mexico PMHNP Programs
Albuquerque | Certificate / DNP
UNM delivers PMHNP education in a hybrid format with online coursework, in-person simulation, and statewide clinical rotations. Small cohorts, an 8:1 student-instructor ratio, and dedicated placement support help students secure clinical sites across New Mexico, including rural and underserved areas. The DNP track finishes in under three years, while the certificate adapts to each student’s prior graduate work...read more.
Walden University PMHNP Programs
Fully Online | Certificate / MSN / DNP
Walden University’s fully online PMHNP programs give New Mexico nurses flexible BSN-to-DNP, MSN-to-DNP, MSN, and post-master’s certificate pathways to advance into psychiatric-mental health practice while continuing to work. New Mexico students benefit from the Walden Practicum Pledge, which supports finding preceptor sites when they cannot secure one independently, along with a virtual skills lab that builds confidence before clinicals. Graduates are prepared to pursue PMHNP certification and address mental health needs across New Mexico’s diverse rural and urban communities.
Post University PMHNP Programs
online | $604 cpc | MSN
Post University prepares advanced practice psychiatric nurses by combining 36 credits of core didactic content with 15 clinical credits, all structured with monthly class start dates for maximum flexibility. The curriculum focuses heavily on Psychotropic Psychopharmacology and the management of disorders across the lifespan, including dedicated coursework for child/adolescent and adult/geriatric populations. Before starting the 630 clinical hours, students with a BSN and one year of recent full-time RN experience must meet a 3.0 GPA prerequisite for admission to this competitive program.
Purdue Global PMHNP Programs
online | $400 to $720 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
The Purdue Global PMHNP program is authorized for enrollment in New Mexico, allowing residents to pursue a fully online, CCNE-accredited Post-Graduate Certificate, MSN, or MSN to DNP pathway. These programs, which prepare graduates to provide comprehensive psychiatric mental health care across the lifespan, feature an immersive online experience. The curriculum uses virtual reality (VR) assignments to simulate real-world scenarios such as telehealth and group therapy sessions.
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
WGU’s Leavitt School of Health delivers two fully online PMHNP pathways designed for working RNs: a BSN-to-MSN and a post-master’s certificate. The model is mastery-based, so you advance when you demonstrate competence, not when the calendar says so. Plan on 650 direct-care hours locally and a minimum timeline of 2.5 years (MSN) or 1.5 years (certificate).
Wilkes University PMHNP Programs
online | $751 cpc | Certificate / MSN / RN to MSN
New Mexico nurses seeking PMHNP certification can choose from Wilkes University's three online pathways designed to address the state's behavioral health workforce shortages. The programs range from 1.67 to 3 years depending on entry point, with all coursework delivered online and clinical experiences completed at approved sites throughout New Mexico. Wilkes provides complimentary clinical placement support and achieved 95.4% PMHNP certification pass rates, significantly exceeding national benchmarks.