UVA PMHNP Programs

School of Nursing Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia offers 3 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – PMHNP (2 years accelerated, full-time)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – BSN to DNP PMHNP (33 months full-time, 3-year plan)
  • Post-Professional Certificate – PMHNP (19 credits, variable timeline)
All programs feature hybrid delivery with in-person classes approximately once per month and online coursework for the balance.

Program Tracks Overview

Program TrackDurationEstimated Cost
MSN – PMHNP2 years $51,512
DNP – BSN to DNP PMHNP~3 years, full-time$85,252
Post-Professional Certificate – PMHNP (19 credits)Varies by plan of study$17,366

UVA School of Nursing is ranked in the top 3% of American nursing graduate programs and offers guaranteed admission for UVA School of Nursing alumni, with all programs providing guidance in finding clinical placements with qualified preceptors throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.

Doctor of Nursing Practice – BSN to DNP PMHNP

The estimated cost for the BSN to DNP PMHNP program is approximately $85,252 for Virginia residents or $133,384 for non-residents and takes 33 months (approximately 3 years) to complete on a full-time basis.

Estimate based on full-time enrollment over 33 months plus fees.

The DNP is the highest clinical nursing degree, preparing graduates to practice at the highest level with enhanced skills in leadership, evidence-based practice, and systems improvement.

DNP Admissions Requirements

Academic Credentials:

  • Baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing from nationally accredited school (CCNE or NLN ACEN)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in undergraduate and graduate study
  • Applicants with BSN GPA of 3.25 or higher most competitive

Licensure:

  • Active unencumbered nursing license in Commonwealth of Virginia OR compact license from state of residence required
  • International nursing licenses not accepted

Professional Qualifications:

  • No clinical experience required (can enter directly after earning BSN)
  • Active membership in national nursing organization (preferably in practice area) enhances competitiveness
  • Leadership behaviors in professional practice demonstrated
  • Clinical certification earned or on path to obtaining one
  • Excellent writing skills

Application Materials:

  • Completed application with $85 application fee
  • Resume or CV
  • Official transcripts for all post-secondary study
  • Available for interview if requested

Special Admission:

  • UVA School of Nursing alumni guaranteed admission into DNP program

Generalist MSN Holders:

  • Candidates with generalist MSN degrees (CNL, nursing education, informatics, etc.) should apply to BSN-to-DNP pathway
  • Enrolling students may petition to transfer up to 12 credits from prior MSN degree to DNP

DNP Curriculum

The BSN to DNP PMHNP pathway includes DNP core courses (29 credits), PMHNP specialty concentration and elective courses (22-26 credits), electives (9 credits), and practicum courses (14 credits totaling 750 hours).

Required DNP Core Courses

GNUR 8180 – Healthcare Data Analysis
Learn to explore, analyze, and report healthcare data to address organizational problems and support change.

GNUR 8645 – Ethics and Leadership within Interprofessional Practice
Apply ethical theories and leadership skills to resolve dilemmas, reduce team conflict, and evaluate policies with a focus on equity and social justice.

GNUR 9026 – Health Policy, Economics & Finances
Examine how policy and economics shape care delivery, and develop advocacy strategies that improve population health and reduce disparities.

GNUR 9027 – Practice Change Management
Design a practice change project using systems thinking, project management, and team collaboration; finalize and present the proposal.

GNUR 9710 – DNP Implementation of Practice Change
Execute an evidence-based project using improvement science and interprofessional leadership to achieve measurable outcomes.

GNUR 9720 – Dissemination of Practice Scholarship
Evaluate project results and create a clear plan to communicate findings to diverse audiences across multiple venues.

GNUR 8620 – Quality and Safety in Healthcare Systems
Assess system-level outcomes, select evidence-based improvement strategies, and plan evaluations to strengthen quality and safety.

GNUR 8650 – Information Systems and Patient Care Technology
Use health informatics to manage data, guide clinical decisions, and evaluate technology implementations and outcomes.

GNUR 8660 – Evidence-Based Practice
Formulate clinical questions, appraise literature, and draft a DNP project proposal grounded in best evidence.

GNUR 8680 – Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Improving Population Health
Apply epidemiology and behavior change theories to address disparities and advance prevention, health promotion, and inclusive care.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Required Courses

GNUR 6010 – Advanced Pathophysiology
Study normal physiology and disease mechanisms across the lifespan to support accurate differentials and treatment planning.

GNUR 6020 – Advanced Pharmacology
Build advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy, drug actions, and safe prescribing aligned with pathophysiology.

GNUR 6025 – Advanced Health Assessment
Develop comprehensive history-taking and physical exam skills, integrating developmental and cultural considerations.

GNUR 6027 – Advanced Pharmacology Specialty Seminar
Apply pharmacologic principles and guidelines to specialty-specific cases to optimize therapy and minimize adverse effects.

GNUR 6031 – Transition to Advanced Practice
Review scope, reimbursement, coding, and advocacy to clarify role identity and readiness for advanced practice.

GNUR 6251 – Biological Basis of Mental Health and Mental Illness
Link neurobiology and psychopharmacology to psychiatric conditions to inform assessment and treatment.

GNUR 6252 – Mental Health Theories and Therapies
Compare psychotherapeutic and biopsychosocial models and connect them to diagnosis and care planning.

GNUR 6253 – Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders and Diagnoses
Use a biopsychosocial framework to assess and diagnose moderate to severe mental health conditions.

GNUR 7251 – PMHNP Practicum I
Begin supervised psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings, building core assessment and intervention skills.

GNUR 7254 – PMHNP Practicum II
Advance clinical skills with focus on specific populations, such as older adults, rural communities, and individuals with substance use disorders.

GNUR 7255 – PMHNP Practicum III
Refine lifespan psychiatric care across varied settings, tailoring strategies for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Electives (9 Credits):

  • Students select master’s and/or doctoral-level didactic coursework from across University
  • Courses selected in consultation with academic and faculty advisors
  • Based on knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct DNP projects

Practicum Courses (14 Credits):

  • GNUR 7251 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum I (4 credits)
  • GNUR 7254 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum II (5 credits)
  • GNUR 7255 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum III (5 credits)

Total Program: Approximately 74 Credits, 750 Clinical Hours

More curriculum details are available here.

Program Structure:

  • In-person class approximately once per month
  • Balance of learning completed online
  • Hybrid format accommodating working nurses
  • 3-year plan of study requires less time and costs less than traditional DNP program
  • Flexible coursework designed for working professionals

DNP Scholarly Project:

  • Program culminates in successful completion of DNP project
  • Significant, evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge
  • Suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journal or book
  • Designed by student in collaboration with project team

Program Length Factors:

  • Entry degree (BSN or MSN)
  • Full-time or part-time status
  • Number of practicum hours required
  • Final scholarly project completion
  • Full-time BSN students typically complete in 33 months
  • Part-time students complete in 5-6 years

Mentorship:

  • Students mentored by faculty members who are experts as educators, clinicians, researchers
  • Experiences enriched by access to other disciplines: religion, ethics, contemplative sciences, mindfulness, medicine

DNP Clinicals

The BSN to DNP PMHNP pathway requires 750 direct care practicum hours (14 credits) with guidance in finding clinical placements with qualified preceptors across Virginia and beyond.

Clinical Hour Requirements:

  • GNUR 7251 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum I: 4 credits (approximately 224 hours)
  • GNUR 7254 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum II: 5 credits (approximately 280 hours)
  • GNUR 7255 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum III: 5 credits (approximately 246 hours)
  • Total: 14 credits, 750 direct care practicum hours minimum

Clinical Placement Process:

  • All DNP students enroll in 14 credits (750 hours) in direct care practicum
  • Students select courses in consultation with academic and faculty advisors
  • Based on knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct DNP projects
  • Guidance provided in finding clinical placements with qualified preceptors

Clinical Location Options:

  • Clinical requirements do not need to be met at UVA Medical Center
  • School has existing clinical contracts across Commonwealth and beyond
  • Students may “bring their own” clinical sites from their area or outside Virginia
  • Clinical/practicum activities generally conducted within Commonwealth of Virginia
  • May be conducted outside Virginia if University is authorized to place students in that state and pending faculty approval

Clinical Practice Sites: Same extensive network as MSN program throughout Virginia and mid-Atlantic region including:

  • UVA Child and Family Psychiatry
  • Charlottesville Integrated Psychiatry, LLC
  • Mental Fitness Matters, PLLC
  • Addiction Allies, LLC
  • UVA Medical Center and associated clinics
  • Sentara health system facilities
  • Carilion Clinic locations
  • VCU Health System
  • Inova Health System
  • Veterans Affairs facilities
  • Community mental health centers
  • Private psychiatric practices
  • Academic medical centers across region

Preceptor Mentorship:

  • Qualified, highly-experienced mentor nurses
  • Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurses
  • Psychiatrists and mental health professionals
  • Many preceptors are UVA alumni

Clinical Focus:

  • Direct patient care across lifespan
  • Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
  • Psychotherapy interventions
  • Prescriptive practice
  • Population-focused care
  • Systems-level change
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Evidence-based practice implementation

Addressing Underserved Populations:

  • Needs of underserved, rural populations highlighted throughout program
  • Clinical experiences in diverse settings
  • Focus on health equity and access

Certification Eligibility: Graduates eligible for PMHNP certification exam administered by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).


Master of Science in Nursing – PMHNP

The estimated cost for the MSN PMHNP program is approximately $51,512 for Virginia residents or $80,656 for non-residents and takes 2 years to complete on an accelerated full-time basis.

Estimate based on 42 credits at full-time rates plus fees.

The program prepares nurses for advanced practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing with emphasis on neurostructural, neurochemical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and cultural correlates of psychiatric illness.

MSN Admissions Requirements

Academic Credentials:

  • Completed baccalaureate degree in nursing from nationally accredited school (CCNE or NLN ACEN)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in undergraduate study
  • Applicants with BSN GPA of 3.25 or higher most competitive

Licensure:

  • Unencumbered RN license in Commonwealth of Virginia OR compact license from state of residence required
  • All matriculating students who are not active-duty military nurses must have Virginia RN license before first day of classes
  • International nursing licenses not accepted

Professional Experience:

  • At least 1 year of full-time RN experience required before entering program

Application Materials:

  • Completed application with $85 application fee
  • Current resume or CV
  • Three satisfactory academic and professional recommendations (including one from an APRN)
  • Official transcripts for all post-secondary study
  • Available for interview if requested

Professional Qualifications:

  • Active membership in national nursing organization (preferably in practice area) enhances competitiveness
  • Leadership behaviors in professional practice
  • Clinical certification earned or on path to obtaining one
  • Excellent writing skills

MSN Curriculum

The 42-credit MSN PMHNP program integrates core nursing courses, advanced practice courses, and specialty-specific courses with 560 clinical hours, preparing graduates for PMHNP certification through ANCC.

Accelerated Two-Year Plan of Study:

Fall Year 1 (9 Credits):

  • GNUR 6010 Advanced Pathophysiology (4 credits)
  • GNUR 6025 Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
  • GNUR 6056 Health Policy: Leading Change to Advance Population Health (3 credits)

Spring Year 1 (10 Credits):

  • GNUR 6020 Advanced Pharmacology (3 credits)
  • GNUR 6054 Research & Biostatistical Processes for Health Care (4 credits)
  • GNUR 6050 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3 credits)

Summer Year 1 (3 Credits):

  • GNUR 6251 Biological Basis of Mental Health and Mental Illness (3 credits)

Fall Year 2 (9 Credits):

  • GNUR 6027 Advanced Pharmacology Specialty Seminar (1 credit)
  • GNUR 6252 Mental Health Theories & Therapies (3 credits)
  • GNUR 7251 PMHNP Practicum I (5 credits)

Spring Year 2 (10 Credits):

  • GNUR 6031 Transition to Advanced Practice (2 credits)
  • GNUR 6253 Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders & Diagnoses (3 credits)
  • GNUR 7254 PMHNP Practicum II (5 credits)

Total Program: 42 Credits, 560 Clinical Hours

Course Credit Notation: Each course identified by 4-digit academic credit nomenclature: first digit = classroom hours, second digit = lab hours, third digit = clinical hours (1 credit = 56 hours), fourth digit = total credits earned.

Program Features:

  • Faculty work closely with students to develop individualized clinical experiences
  • Supervised clinical practice directed toward applying scientific knowledge to patient care
  • Psychiatric-mental health nursing interventions including prescriptive practice
  • Emphasis on emerging scientific knowledge application
  • Major emphases include neurostructural, neurochemical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and cultural correlates of psychiatric illness

Academic Standards:

  • University defines full-time enrollment as minimum 12.0 credit hours per semester
  • Students required to review with academic advisor each semester
  • Changes to Plan of Study must be approved by advisor
  • Enrollment in course outside of POS not guaranteed
  • Term/semester of individual courses subject to change

More curriculum details are available here.

MSN Clinicals

The MSN PMHNP program requires 560 clinical hours embedded in practicum courses, with faculty guidance in finding clinical placements with qualified, highly-experienced mentor nurses across Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.

Clinical Hour Requirements:

  • GNUR 7251 PMHNP Practicum I: 5 credits (280 hours based on 1 credit = 56 hours)
  • GNUR 7254 PMHNP Practicum II: 5 credits (280 hours)
  • Total: 560 clinical hours minimum

Clinical Placement Process:

  • Faculty work closely with students to develop individualized clinical experiences in appropriate settings
  • Guidance provided in finding clinical placements with qualified preceptors
  • Clinical/practicum activities generally conducted within Virginia
  • May be conducted outside Virginia if University is authorized to place students in that state and pending faculty approval

Clinical Practice Sites: Students practice at sites throughout Charlottesville-Albemarle area, central Virginia, the commonwealth, and mid-Atlantic region including:

  • Charlottesville Integrated Psychiatry, LLC
  • UVA Child and Family Psychiatry
  • Mental Fitness Matters, PLLC
  • UVA Memory and Aging Care Clinic
  • Addiction Allies, LLC
  • UVA Medical Center
  • Sentara hospitals (Norfolk General, Martha Jefferson, Obici)
  • Carilion Clinic locations
  • VCU Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • Inova Health System facilities
  • Veterans Affairs Richmond (McGuire)
  • Community mental health centers
  • Private psychiatric practices
  • Academic medical centers

Preceptor Qualifications:

  • Qualified, highly-experienced mentor nurses
  • Many preceptors are UVA alumni
  • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in psychiatric-mental health
  • Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals

Supervised Practice Focus:

  • Applying emerging scientific knowledge to patient care
  • Psychiatric-mental health nursing interventions
  • Prescriptive practice preparation
  • Working with diverse populations
  • Individualized clinical experiences matching student goals

Certification Eligibility: Graduates prepared to practice in PMHNP role and qualified to sit for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PMHNP certification exam.


Post-Professional Certificate – PMHNP

The estimated cost for the PMHNP Post-Professional Certificate is approximately $17,366 for Virginia residents or $28,367 for non-residents (19 credits at per-credit rates plus fees) and takes variable time to complete depending on individual circumstances and course availability. The certificate prepares nurses already holding MSN or doctoral degrees to practice in the PMHNP role and sit for ANCC PMHNP certification.

Certificate Admissions Requirements

Academic Credentials:

  • Master’s degree in nursing from nationally accredited school (CCNE or NLN ACEN)
  • Doctoral degree in nursing also qualifies
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in undergraduate and graduate study

Licensure:

  • Valid certification in specialty nursing (NP, CNS, etc.), if applicable, by time of entry into program
  • Active unencumbered nursing license in Commonwealth of Virginia OR compact license from state of residence required
  • International nursing licenses not accepted

Application Materials:

  • Completed application with $85 application fee
  • Current resume or CV
  • Official transcripts for all post-secondary study
  • Available for interview if requested

Special Admission:

  • UVA School of Nursing alumni guaranteed admission

Application Deadlines:

  • Application deadline: January 5
  • Entry: Following fall semester

Technology Requirements:

  • All graduate nursing students required to have laptop
  • NP track students also required to have smartphone (Apple or Android)

Certificate Curriculum

The 19-credit Post-Professional Certificate focuses exclusively on PMHNP specialty preparation with 560 clinical hours, building on prior advanced practice nursing education.

Required Courses (19 Credits, 560 Clinical Hours):

  • GNUR 6027 Advanced Pharmacology Specialty Seminar (1 credit)
  • GNUR 6251 Biological Basis of Mental Health and Mental Illness (3 credits)
  • GNUR 6252 Mental Health Theories and Therapies (3 credits)
  • GNUR 6253 Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders and Diagnoses (3 credits)
  • GNUR 7251 PMHNP Practicum I (4-5 credits)
  • GNUR 7254 PMHNP Practicum II (5 credits)

More curriculum details are available here.

Program Focus:

  • Advanced practice in field of psychiatric-mental health nursing
  • Neurostructural, neurochemical, cognitive, behavioral, social, cultural correlates of psychiatric illness
  • Context of advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing
  • Applying emerging scientific knowledge to patient care
  • Psychiatric-mental health nursing interventions including prescriptive practice

Faculty Support:

  • Faculty works closely with students
  • Develop individualized clinical experiences in appropriate settings
  • Supervised clinical practice

Program Delivery:

  • Flexible learning and coursework
  • In-person class approximately once per month
  • Balance completed online

Certification Preparation: Graduates prepared to practice in PMHNP role and qualified to sit for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PMHNP certification.

Certificate Clinicals

The Post-Professional Certificate requires 560 clinical hours in supervised psychiatric-mental health practice with individualized clinical experiences developed in collaboration with faculty.

Clinical Hour Requirements:

  • GNUR 7251 PMHNP Practicum I: 4-5 credits (approximately 224-280 hours)
  • GNUR 7254 PMHNP Practicum II: 5 credits (approximately 280 hours)
  • Total: 560 clinical hours minimum

Clinical Experience Development:

  • Faculty works closely with students to develop individualized clinical experiences
  • Appropriate settings selected based on student goals and program requirements
  • Supervised clinical practice directed toward applying scientific knowledge
  • Focus on psychiatric-mental health nursing interventions including prescriptive practice

Clinical Placement Support:

  • Guidance provided in finding clinical placements
  • Qualified, highly-experienced preceptors
  • Access to extensive network of clinical sites

Clinical Practice Sites: Same comprehensive network as MSN and DNP programs across Virginia and mid-Atlantic region including:

  • UVA Child and Family Psychiatry
  • Charlottesville Integrated Psychiatry, LLC
  • Mental Fitness Matters, PLLC
  • Addiction Allies, LLC
  • UVA Medical Center psychiatric services
  • Sentara health system behavioral health
  • Carilion Clinic mental health services
  • VCU Health System psychiatry
  • Inova Health System behavioral health
  • Veterans Affairs mental health clinics
  • Community mental health centers
  • Private psychiatric practices
  • Academic medical centers

Clinical Practice Focus:

  • Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
  • Psychotherapy modalities
  • Prescriptive practice in psychiatric-mental health
  • Working with diverse populations
  • Evidence-based psychiatric nursing interventions
  • Neurostructural and neurochemical approaches
  • Cognitive-behavioral interventions
  • Social and cultural considerations

Clinical Authorization:

  • Clinical/practicum activities generally conducted within Virginia
  • May be conducted outside Virginia if University authorized to place students in that state and pending faculty approval

Certification Eligibility: Graduates prepared to practice in PMHNP role and qualified to sit for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PMHNP certification examination.

Tuition

Graduate Nursing Tuition Rates (2025-2026):

Post-BSN DNP Rates

Full-Time (12+ Credits) – Fall and Spring Terms:

  • Virginia Resident: $21,942 tuition + $3,814 fees = $25,756 per year
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $35,832 tuition + $4,496 fees = $40,328 per year

Part-Time – Fall and Spring Terms:

  • Virginia Resident: $914 per credit + $3,814 base fees
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $1,493 per credit + $4,496 base fees

January 2026 Session:

  • Virginia Resident: $551 per credit + $222 fees
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $1,117 per credit + $252 fees

Summer 2026 Session:

  • Virginia Resident: $567 per credit + $493 fees
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $1,151 per credit + $553 fees

Post-MSN DNP Rates

Full-Time (12+ Credits) – Fall and Spring Terms:

  • Virginia Resident: $21,942 tuition + $319 fees = $22,261 per year
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $35,832 tuition + $429 fees = $36,261 per year

Part-Time – Fall and Spring Terms:

  • Virginia Resident: $914 per credit + $319 base fees
  • Non-Virginia Resident: $1,493 per credit + $429 base fees

Estimated Program Costs

MSN PMHNP (42 Credits, 2 Years Full-Time):

  • Virginia Resident: Approximately $51,512 (tuition + fees)
  • Non-Resident: Approximately $80,656 (tuition + fees)

BSN to DNP PMHNP (Approximately 74 Credits, 33 Months Full-Time):

  • Virginia Resident: Approximately $85,252 (tuition + fees over program length)
  • Non-Resident: Approximately $133,384 (tuition + fees over program length)

Post-Professional Certificate (19 Credits):

  • Virginia Resident: Approximately $17,366 (at part-time per-credit rate plus fees)
  • Non-Resident: Approximately $28,367 (at part-time per-credit rate plus fees)

Fee Components

Regular Session Fees (Post-BSN DNP):

  • Comprehensive Fee: $3,722 (VA) / $4,404 (Non-VA)
  • University Activity Fee: $58
  • Nursing Activity Fee: $34

Special Session Fees (Post-MSN DNP):

  • Comprehensive Fee: $227 (VA) / $337 (Non-VA)
  • University Activity Fee: $58
  • Nursing Activity Fee: $34

Total Cost of Attendance: Add Total Additional Categories amount ($27,218) to tuition and fees for your program to estimate total yearly cost of attendance.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

The University of Virginia School of Nursing’s baccalaureate, graduate (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

UVA School of Nursing is ranked among the top 3% of American graduate nursing MSN programs and holds Virginia’s #1 DNP ranking.

Related Programs at UVA School of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – BSN to DNP Specialty Tracks:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist – Advanced practice preparation for acute care CNS role
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Manages adolescent and adult patients with acute/critical illness or injury and chronic disease
  • Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary care provider preparation across lifespan; rural and underserved focus
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Specialized care for critically ill neonates and infants
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care – Acute care management of pediatric patients
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care – Primary care for children and families
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Current program
  • Dual-Track Adult Gerontology Acute Care CNS + NP – Full-time program for military students only

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – MSN to DNP Pathway:

  • For nurses holding MSN degree seeking highest clinical nursing degree
  • Focuses on leading system-level change for quality care, optimizing population health, improving outcomes

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Specialty Tracks:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – 43 credits, 560 clinical hours
  • Family Nurse Practitioner – 46 credits, 616 clinical hours
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – 42 credits, 560 clinical hours (current program)
  • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist – 43 credits, 560 clinical hours

Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Tracks:

  • Direct Entry to Nursing – For non-nurses with bachelor’s degree in other field; 75 credits, 1,156 clinical hours; eligible for NCLEX and CNL certification
  • RN-Entry Track – For BSN-prepared nurses or RNs with bachelor’s in non-nursing area; 35-43 credits, 500 CNL immersion hours

Post-Professional Certificate Programs:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care Certificate
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Certificate
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate – 19 credits, 560 clinical hours (current program)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing:

  • Research doctorate preparing scholars and researchers
  • Designed to prepare scholars committed to expanding nursing knowledge base
  • Major components: nursing, research, cognates, electives
  • Housed in Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • 3-7 years completion time
  • Two or three years of support through Graduate Teaching Assistant appointment (full scholarship plus stipend)

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