Online MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

Sacred Heart University's 42-credit MSN PMHNP program prepares BSN-prepared nurses to become Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). Through a combination of online coursework, faculty mentorship, and 540 hours of practicum experience, students develop the skills to manage the care of patients with mental health conditions. Graduates are eligible for certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are prepared to provide specialized psychiatric care in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Sacred Heart University's 42-credit MSN PMHNP program is designed for BSN-prepared nurses who wish to advance as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). Students gain the expertise required for specialized, psychiatric APRNs.

Teaching:

Students develop the skills to manage the care of patients with mental health conditions, while faculty experts provide a close mentoring relationship, while residency experiences support hands-on learning skills.

Careers:

Graduates from the MSN PMHNP program emerge with expanded professional skills that allow them to care for a patient’s mental and emotional needs in various healthcare settings at all stages of life. In addition to conceptual knowledge and hands-on mastery, Sacred Heart nurses learn from clinical experts in an environment that prioritizes social justice and concern for the common good, resulting in advanced healthcare professionals invested in positively shaping their communities.

Other:

• The program prepares students for the certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Students learn from practicing clinical experts.
• The program includes 540 hours of required practicum experience.
• The program is offered online with part-time and full-time options.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).