DNP – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)

What Will You Study in Our Online PMHNP BSN to DNP Program?

• Analyze common causes of mental disorders, including injury, trauma, disease, infection, and genetics
• Learn how to assess and diagnose patients who face a variety of mental health challenges
• Prepare to treat mental health disorders, substance abuse issues, and developmental problems in people of all ages

This post-BSN degree is broken down into core nursing courses, advanced practice courses, project and practicum classes, and the PMHNP specialization. You will complete extensive practicums as well as write and defend a scholarly project. The core DNP courses provide training in advanced nursing research, clinical prevention, applications of evidence-based care, healthcare operations, and ethical issues in nursing. You’ll also explore advanced topics in health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

Learn how to provide quality psychiatric care in a variety of settings. With the PMHNP specialization, you can learn how to treat and support patients who suffer from mental health problems. You’ll study how to conduct psychiatric diagnoses using tools like behavioral assessments and diagnostic tests. Additionally, our courses can help you understand the various cultural, legal, ethical, and socioeconomic factors that affect individuals and families seeking psychiatric care. You will also analyze best practices for using psychopharmacology to treat mental disorders across the lifespan.

Potential Careers for Graduates of Liberty’s Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program

Prepare to work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in a variety of settings, including:

• Behavioral health clinics
• Correctional facilities
• Domestic violence shelters
• General practitioners’ offices
• Hospitals
• Inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facilities
• Mental health agencies
• Private practices
• Residential treatment centers
• Veteran psychiatric facilities

Benefits of Pursuing Your DNP in PMHNP Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years.* While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You can complete this DNP in PMHNP program in as little as 3 years!
• Liberty’s BSN to DNP in PMHNP degree is accredited by CCNE, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Prepare to pursue national certification and state licensure as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
• Complete over 1,000 practicum hours before graduation.
• Pursue a doctoral nursing degree without needing to complete a master’s program.
• Receive hands-on instruction, utilize state-of-the-art equipment, and connect in-person with your classmates and professors during 1 residential intensive.

*Please note: Effective Spring 2022, tuition rates for Liberty’s PMHNP programs have increased. For details, please see our tuition and fees page: https://www.liberty.edu/online/tuition-and-fees/.