Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN PMHNP | ~$127,296 | 3–4 years (part-time only) |
| Post-BS DNP PMHNP | ~$209,664 | 4–5 years (part-time only) |
| Advanced Certificate | $44,928–$97,344 | 1–2 years (gap analysis dependent) |
As of Fall 2025, the MS and DNP PMHNP programs are part-time only, blending coursework with the ability to maintain clinical employment.
NYU Meyers students gain access to a nationally renowned faculty of practicing PMHNPs and placement at diverse sites spanning premier teaching hospitals, correctional facilities, ACT teams, and community behavioral health clinics across the New York metro area.
Master of Science in Nursing – PMHNP
The estimated cost for the NYU MS PMHNP program is approximately $127,296 (51 credits × $2,496/credit) and would take approximately 3–4 years to complete on a part-time basis, as full-time enrollment is no longer offered as of Fall 2025.
MSN Curriculum
The 51-credit MS program is structured across four course groups: core nursing foundations, advanced practice core, and a 30-credit PMHNP population component that includes both theory and supervised practicum courses. Specialty sequences are available in Holistic Nursing, Palliative Care, and Substance Use Disorders for additional depth.
Core Courses
NURSE-GN 2005 – Introduction to Statistics for Health Professions (3 credits)
Introduces fundamental biostatistical concepts and methods used in health research. Emphasizes interpretation of statistical data, graphical representation, and application to medical literature. Designed for graduate nursing students with basic arithmetic and algebra proficiency.
NURSE-GN 2303 – Research in Nursing (3 credits)
Develops the advanced practice nurse’s ability to critically appraise and apply research in clinical settings. Focuses on evidence-based practice, information literacy, and translation of research findings into high-quality, patient-centered decision-making.
NURSE-GN 2041 – Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 credits)
Examines social, political, and economic factors shaping healthcare delivery and nursing policy in the U.S. and globally. Students explore professional advocacy, credentialing, health equity, and leadership roles in promoting quality and equitable care.
NURSE-GN 2011 – Advanced Practice Nursing: Population-Focused Care (3 credits)
Explores community and population health through the lens of public health nursing. Students examine epidemiologic data, community assessments, and health behavior theories to design culturally competent interventions that address population health challenges.
Advanced Core Courses
NURSE-GN 2050 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Provides an in-depth exploration of physiologic and pathophysiologic processes across the lifespan. Students connect cellular mechanisms with clinical manifestations, enhancing their ability to interpret disease progression and apply concepts in advanced clinical decision-making.
NURSE-GN 2021 – Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Prepares advanced practice nurses to prescribe and manage pharmacotherapies based on current evidence and clinical judgment. Integrates pharmacologic, pathophysiologic, and patient assessment principles for effective treatment planning across diverse populations.
NURSE-GN 2012 – Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Strengthens skills in advanced history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic interpretation. Using a case-based approach, students apply clinical reasoning to develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based plans tailored to diverse patient populations.
Population Component
NURSE-GN 2136 – Individual Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Provides a theoretical and practical foundation in individual psychotherapy. Students analyze major therapeutic modalities, develop clinical interviewing skills, and apply culturally informed, evidence-based interventions for diverse clients across the lifespan.
NURSE-GN 2147 – Professional Issues and Role Development for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (3 credits)
Explores role development and professional standards for PMHNPs, including legal, ethical, and policy considerations. Emphasizes leadership, interprofessional collaboration, outcome measurement, and strategies to address mental health disparities.
NURSE-GN 2138 – Group, Couple, and Family Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Examines theoretical frameworks and practice methods for group, couple, and family therapy. Students gain competence in applying systemic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal approaches through experiential learning and simulation.
NURSE-GN 2068 – Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Across the Lifespan Theory (3 credits)
Focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders across all ages. Highlights neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms, evidence-based interventions, and the influence of cultural, ethical, and policy factors on care delivery.
NURSE-GN 2137 – Foundations of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Introduces advanced psychiatric nursing principles, emphasizing biopsychosocial models of mental health and illness. Through clinical practice and supervision, students refine skills in psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical judgment.
NURSE-GN 2146 – Advanced Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Covers pharmacologic management of psychiatric disorders with a focus on mechanisms of action, pharmacogenomics, and complex prescribing decisions. Students evaluate ethical, cultural, and economic factors influencing psychopharmacologic treatment and patient adherence.
NURSE-GN 2141 – Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Theory (3 credits)
Integrates advanced theories and evidence for addressing psychiatric conditions in adult and older adult populations. Students learn to assess, diagnose, and manage mental illnesses through evidence-based, interprofessional, and culturally competent frameworks.
NURSE-GN 2142 – Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum and Supervision (3 credits)
Provides practical experience in caring for diverse adult and geriatric clients with complex psychiatric needs. Under supervision, students enhance diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and leadership in therapeutic and pharmacologic interventions.
NURSE-GN 2139 – Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Theory (3 credits)
Examines psychiatric assessment and treatment frameworks for children and adolescents. Students explore play therapy, psychodynamic, and family approaches while integrating research-based interventions to promote recovery and resilience in youth populations.
NURSE-GN 2140 – Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum and Supervision (3 credits)
Applies theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical practice with child and adolescent populations. Students gain expertise in assessment, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and outcome evaluation through direct patient care and reflective supervision.
See the official curriculum page for more details.
MSN Clinicals
Clinical hours are embedded within the practicum and supervision courses and are arranged entirely by PMHNP faculty with licensed psychiatric clinicians at approved sites. All placements are made according to each student’s learning needs across the New York metropolitan area.
- NURSE-GN 2137 – Foundations of Psychiatric APRN Practicum (clinical hours included)
- NURSE-GN 2142 – Adult & Geriatric Psychiatric Advanced Practice Practicum & Supervision
- NURSE-GN 2140 – Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Advanced Practice Practicum & Supervision
- Sites include: NYU Langone Health, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, New York-Presbyterian, Four Winds Hospital, Montefiore, VA Medical System, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Phoenix House, NYU Counseling Center, and additional correctional, ACT, and community-based facilities
MSN Admissions
- BS in nursing, or BS/BA in a non-nursing field with an associate’s degree in nursing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- NYS RN license required before beginning coursework (out-of-state license accepted at application)
- At least 1 year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse at time of application
- Psychiatric mental health nursing experience preferred; equivalent experience in psychology or related social science field may be substituted with program director approval
- Undergraduate coursework in both statistics and research required
- Resume, 2–3 page personal statement, and at least 2 letters of recommendation (from a nurse with a master’s degree minimum, physician, or former professor)
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- TOEFL (100+) or IELTS (Band 7+) required for non-native English speakers
- Application fee: $85 (waivers available for financial hardship or US military/veteran status)
- MS PMHNP admits for the Summer semester only; application deadline February 2, 2026 for Summer 2026
- Criminal background check and drug test required before clinical placement
Post-BS Doctor of Nursing Practice – PMHNP
The estimated cost for the NYU Post-BS DNP PMHNP program is approximately $209,664 (84 credits × $2,496/credit) and would take approximately 4–5 years to complete on a part-time basis.
An Advanced Standing option for existing NPs/CNMs requires 36 credits (~$89,856) and is also part-time only.
DNP Curriculum
The 84-credit Post-BS DNP builds the full PMHNP specialty curriculum on top of doctoral-level advanced leadership courses and a two-course DNP Project Seminar sequence. Students complete 1,075 total clinical hours, with 675 embedded in specialty courses and 400 hours dedicated to the DNP Scholarly Project. The Advanced Standing DNP (for existing NPs/CNMs) requires 36 credits focused entirely on leadership and the DNP Project, with 400 clinical project hours.
Shared Major Requirements — PMHNP Specialty Courses:
- NURSE-GN 2005 – Intro Stats Health Profs (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2050 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2041 – Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2303 – Research in Nursing (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2021 – Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2011 – APN: Population-Focused Care (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2012 – Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 cr | 22 clinical lab hours)
- NURSE-GN 2136 – Individual Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan (3 cr | 37.5 clinical lab hours)
- NURSE-GN 2147 – Professional Issues/Role Development/PMHNP (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2138 – Group, Couple and Family Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan (3 cr | 37.5 clinical lab hours)
- NURSE-GN 2146 – Advanced Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2137 – Foundations of Psychiatric APRN Across the Lifespan (3 cr | 175 practicum hrs, 25 supervision hrs)
- NURSE-GN 2068 – Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Across the Lifespan Theory (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2141 – Adult & Geriatric Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Theory (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2142 – Adult & Geriatric Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum & Supervision (3 cr | 250 practicum hrs, 37.5 supervision hrs)
- NURSE-GN 2139 – Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing Theory (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 2140 – Child & Adolescent Psych Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum & Supervision (3 cr | 250 practicum hrs, 37.5 supervision hrs)
DNP Advanced Leadership Courses (shared with Advanced Standing track):
- NURSE-GN 3815 – Leadership and Org Systems Management for Quality Care (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3816 – Clinical Applied Epidemiology (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3819 – Integrative Application of Evidence-Based Practice I (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3818 – Genetics and Genomics for Healthcare (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3820 – Integrative Application of Evidence-Based Practice II (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3813 – Health Care Business, Economics, and Finance (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3825 – Improving Health Outcomes Through Quality (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3814 – Health Policy (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3810 – Innovations in Information Technology for Healthcare (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3830 – DNP Project Seminar I: Proposal Defense and Implementation (3 cr)
- NURSE-GN 3832 – DNP Project Seminar II: Project Completion (3 cr)
Advanced Standing track also includes 1 elective (3 cr). Advanced Certificate to DNP pathway requires 1,000 total clinical hours across master’s-level and DNP coursework; prior graduate coursework evaluated via gap analysis.
See the official curriculum page for more details.
DNP Clinicals
The Post-BS DNP PMHNP track requires 1,075 total clinical hours: 675 hours distributed across the PMHNP specialty practicum courses and 400 hours dedicated to the DNP Scholarly Project, completed at a clinical agency with a faculty mentor, faculty reviewer, and agency-appointed clinical mentor. Advanced Standing DNP students complete 400 clinical project hours only.
- NURSE-GN 2012 – 22 clinical lab hours
- NURSE-GN 2136 – 37.5 clinical lab hours
- NURSE-GN 2138 – 37.5 clinical lab hours
- NURSE-GN 2137 – 175 practicum hours + 25 supervision hours
- NURSE-GN 2142 – 250 practicum hours + 37.5 supervision hours
- NURSE-GN 2140 – 250 practicum hours + 37.5 supervision hours
- DNP Project (NURSE-GN 3830 / 3832) – 400 hours at clinical agency
DNP Admissions
Post-BS to DNP:
- BS in nursing, or associate’s in nursing with BA in another field
- GPA of 3.5
- NYS RN license and registration
- Undergraduate coursework in statistics and research
- 1 year of full-time RN work experience preferred
Advanced Standing DNP (for NPs/CNMs with MS):
- MS in nursing; GPA of 3.5
- NYS NP license in a recognized specialty (including PMHNP)
- Graduate coursework in statistics and research
- 1 year of full-time NP or CNM work experience
- Admissions process includes interviews
All DNP Applicants:
- Resume, 2–3 page personal statement, at least 2 letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- NYS RN/NP license (out-of-state accepted at application; NYS license required before coursework begins)
- TOEFL (100+) or IELTS (Band 7+) for non-native English speakers
- Application fee: $85
- Post-BS DNP PMHNP admits for Summer semester; deadline February 2, 2026
- Degree must be completed within 7 years of matriculation
- Criminal background check and drug test required before clinical placement
Tuition
Graduate tuition at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is $2,496 per credit for all MS, DNP, and Advanced Certificate programs. No additional program-specific fees were listed in the provided tuition data; confirm any university or technology fees with the Bursar’s office directly.
More tuition details are available here.
Accreditation
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s graduate programs are registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED Program Codes: 20063 for MS PMHNP, 33107 for DNP PMHNP, 20064 for Advanced Certificate PMHNP). Graduates are eligible to sit for the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam (PMHNP-BC) and are eligible for licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP-P) in New York State and nationally.
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