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Prepare for a role as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializing in neuropsychiatric care and treatment with a Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. Learn skills such as neuropsychiatric disorder prevention, assessment, self-care management, psychotherapeutic intervention, pharmacological management, and addiction services. Gain the knowledge to treat psychiatric disorders in various healthcare settings and in diverse patient populations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) national board certification exam.
If you have an active RN license and a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, our Nursing Bridge Program helps experienced nurses like you earn your MSN degree — saving you time and money. You’ll start with three BSN courses and then move into the program specialty that fits your career goals.
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You’ll need 52 credits to complete the Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree.
Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN/PMH) program prepares registered nurses (RNs) for advanced practice as a PMHNP. In this role, the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) holistically cares for patients with neuropsychiatric/mental disorders to include the prescribing of psychotropic medication, the provision of psychotherapy and addiction services, and the promotion of selfcare management skills. Graduates of the MSN/PMH program are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PMHNP national certification examination.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
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| COA Components | Masters Nursing Licensure/Certification |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$12,936
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Professional Licensure/certification⁴
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$613
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$26,905
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
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An MSN/PMH can help prepare you for:
Top skills learned in this program:
Assessment
Diagnosis
Treatment of Neuropsychiatric/Mental Disorders
Our MSN/PMH program meets the educational requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas for graduates who want to pursue advanced practice nursing licensure and certification at the master’s level. The program is currently available online to residents of these states and also on-campus in Phoenix.
Check for additional information about professional licensure in your state of residence.
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With a Master of Science in Nursing/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree you will be equipped with concrete skills that will help you provide patient care in the advanced practice role. You’ll learn how to:
40% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for nurse practitioners is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
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Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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To become a PMHNP, you must first obtain a license as a registered nurse (RN) in a U.S. state or territory and complete a Bachelor’s degree. To start a program that leads to a master’s of science in nursing prepared as a PMHNP, you will need to finish a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be admitted to an accredited Master of Science in Nursing Program. If you have earned an Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing and have an active RN license, you can enroll in a Bridge Program leading to an MSN with a concentration as a PMHNP.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors that have earned an MD or a DO and have completed a psychiatric residency. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice RNs who have completed a graduate program such as a master's or doctorate in nursing, obtained certification as a Nurse Practitioner, and have worked as licensed registered nurses. Both psychiatrists and PMHNPs diagnose and treat mental disorders.
Current RN license required.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
