Salve Regina University PMHNP Programs
Providence | $801 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Salve Regina University offers two CCNE-accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs delivered 100% online in seven-week modules with a required 40-hour skills-based colloquium on the Newport, Rhode Island campus, featuring a thoughtful blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning with six start dates per year (fall, spring, summer). Both programs require 750 direct, supervised clinical hours across the lifespan with the majority completed in psychiatric mental health community partnerships, preparing graduates to provide holistic, innovative, and comprehensive mental health care using evidence-based practices and ethical considerations...read more.
University of Rhode Island PMHNP Programs
Kingston | $1,836 cpc | Certificate / MSN
The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing offers two psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner pathways with flexible part-time and full-time study options spanning 2.5 to 5 years. The Master of Science track provides comprehensive preparation in 47 credits including 23 core credits and 24 specialty credits at $18,606 annually for in-state students or $34,262 for out-of-state students, while the Post-Master's Certificate offers focused specialization in 19-20 credits for MSN-prepared nurses at approximately $36,720 total for in-state or $71,520 for out-of-state students...read more.
Post University Programs
online | $604 cpc | MSN
Post University’s American Sentinel College offers Rhode Island nurses the opportunity to complete an accredited online MSN-PMHNP program designed to prepare them for advanced clinical roles in mental health care. Over 34 months, students complete 51–54 credits and 630 clinical hours through flexible 8-week courses that fit working schedules. The program costs about $31,000 and supports lifelong professional growth leading to ANCC PMHNP certification eligibility.
Purdue Global PMHNP Programs
online | $400 to $720 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
Purdue Global provides three online PMHNP routes: Certificate, MSN focus, and MSN-to-DNP. Expect ~$20,160 for the certificate (~1.5 years) and ~$32,760 for the MSN (~2 years), then doctoral work for the MSN-to-DNP. The university is authorized to offer these programs to Rhode Island residents.
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
Designed for working nurses, WGU’s PMHNP programs use a competency-based approach so you can move quickly through what you already know. Both the MSN and the post-master’s certificate include 650 supervised hours and faculty-approved sites in your community. Continuous mentor support helps you meet the 2.5-year (MSN) or 1.5-year (certificate) minimum.