BSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration

BSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration Program Details

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Concentration is designed to produce a nursing professional with advance practice nursing skills to provide psychiatric and mental health care to patients across the lifespan.

This program also integrates nursing science with biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences, which graduates use to understand the nature of health and health care delivery and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The DNP serves as a clinical leader in transforming care of the individual, the community, and the healthcare system.

Graduates will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam for Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners which enhances their opportunity for advancement in the field. They will be able to seek approval to practice as a PMHNP in North Carolina or other state of choice. UNCW's DNP PMHNP Concentration is a 73 credit hour program that can be completed in as few as eight semesters.

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Program Information

Certification and Licensure

Admissions Requirements & Deadlines

PMHNP Admission Requirements
Visit the UNCW Graduate School for admission requirements and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Frequently Asked Questions page can answer many of your questions. Please review carefully prior to contacting the DNP program.

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Information Session

Wednesday, January 14 at noon

Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 851 9071 8174
Passcode: 675429

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UNCW's programs that lead to professional licensure or certification satisfy the requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for applicable exams. Requirements in other states may differ.

If you are considering one of these programs and intend to seek employment outside North Carolina, please visit UNCW's State Authorization webpage to review whether the program currently meets educational requirements in that state.

Because licensure laws and regulations are subject to change, we encourage you to check the State Authorization webpage regularly and speak directly with your program coordinator to discuss your plans and any questions about licensure in other states.