Marshall University PMHNP Programs
Huntington | $481 cpc | MSN
Marshall University offers an MSN-PMHNP in collaboration with Shenandoah University. Students take core nursing courses at Marshall and attend concentrated weekend PMHNP sessions at Shenandoah, with local clinical placements totaling about 780 hours. The 48-credit plan costs an estimated $20,664 for West Virginia residents and typically takes 2–3 years full time. Graduates earn an MSN from Marshall and a PMHNP certificate from Shenandoah, preparing for national certification...read more.
West Virginia University PMHNP Programs
Morgantown | $843 cpc | Certificate
West Virginia University offers a fully online Post-Graduate APRN PMHNP Certificate for licensed, certified APRNs. The 21-credit plan costs about $17,703 and typically takes 1–1.5 years full time, with synchronous and asynchronous coursework and an individualized study plan. The curriculum covers neuro-psychopharmacology, psychotherapy modalities, and DSM-5-based diagnosis and management across the lifespan, plus two clinical courses. Students complete 540 clinical hours (minimum 360 with gap analysis), including adult care in spring and child/adolescent/adult care in summer...read more.
Nightingale College PMHNP Program
online | $550 cpc | MSN
Nightingale College’s MSN-PMHNP is a 55-credit program designed to be completed in about 24 months, delivered fully online with one brief in-person seminar and supervised precepted clinicals. The curriculum blends advanced pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evidence-based practice, totaling 547.5 didactic hours and 810 clinical contact hours to prepare for ANCC certification. Estimated program cost is about $34,750 (tuition plus resource fees). The program is authorized in West Virginia, allowing WV-based RNs to enroll and complete approved clinical placements within the state.
Post University PMHNP Programs
online | $604 cpc | MSN
The American Sentinel College MSN–PMHNP integrates leadership, policy, advanced assessment, and psychopharmacology with hands-on precepted practice. You’ll earn 36 didactic credits plus 15 clinical credits (630 hours) in a sequenced, online pathway designed for working nurses. Plan on about 34 months and ~$31k total tuition, with authorization for learners residing in West Virginia.
Purdue Global PMHNP Programs
online | $400 to $720 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
The online PMHNP programs at Purdue Global are authorized for enrollment in West Virginia, offering an accessible, CCNE-accredited pathway to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Students can choose from a Post-Graduate Certificate, MSN, or MSN-DNP program, all of which are delivered entirely online with local clinical placements. The curriculum features immersive virtual reality (VR) assignments to build skills in areas like telehealth and group therapy.
WGU PMHNP Programs
online | flat rate cpc | Certificate / MSN
The Leavitt School of Health at Western Governors University offers PMHNP programs with flat-rate pricing of around $7,000 per six-month term, allowing unlimited course completion during each period for faster degree attainment. Students complete rigorous coursework including psychopharmacology, advanced assessment, and psychiatric care across all age groups, plus 650 clinical hours with preceptor supervision. The highly competitive programs accept only qualified candidates with BSN or MSN degrees, current unencumbered RN licenses, and one year clinical experience strongly preferred.
Wilkes University PMHNP Programs
online | $751 cpc | Certificate / MSN / RN to MSN
Wilkes University offers its fully online MSN-PMHNP program, taking approximately 2.3 years full-time, which is an excellent option for nurses in West Virginia looking to advance their scope of practice. The program's core didactic content includes a strong emphasis on health policy, politics, and the health perspectives of culturally diverse and rural populations, directly relevant to the needs of West Virginia. With three start dates per year, West Virginia RNs have flexible entry options into the program.