Master's Degree
MSN-PMHNP Online Program
精神科精神健康执业护士
CLASSES START
Jul 8th
24 Mo. Program Length | 48 Credits |
Online Format | 540 Hrs Clinicals |
Master's Degree
MSN-PMHNP Online Program
精神科精神健康执业护士
Enroll in the Herzing MSN-PMHNP program to go from BSN to PMHNP
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 获高等教育委员会认可 |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 9 approved credit hours |
| Format | 100% online coursework |
| Clinicals | 540 clinical hours across the lifespan; we pledge your clinical placement |
| Immersion Exp. | 180-hour, 16-week immersion experience to prepare for your first job |
| Get started | 每年6个开始日期-没有等待名单! |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate nursing programs in 2024
Overview: Online MSN-PMHNP Program
The MSN-PMHNP degree (BSN to PMHNP) is a 48-credit graduate program which prepares you for a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in advanced psychopharmacology and health promotion, counseling and psychotherapy, clinical decision-making, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
软件下载努力帮助你保持学校和生活的平衡, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. 当你准备好了就申请，并准备尽快开始.
Classes Start July 8th
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Every experience counts.
Herzing University integrates an “Every Experience Counts” experiential learning approach in the 540-hour clinical component of our PMHNP program. We believe the best preparation for an advanced practice role is real, 通过每天的经验进行规定性学习.
Earn clinical credit hours for unique nursing experiences—either direct patient care in your community or telemedicine/virtual care. 可能符合条件的活动包括:
- 为临终关怀病人及家属提供悲伤辅导
- Assistance with group therapy in a mental health institution
- Providing mental health education to inmates in a correctional facility
- 在危机稳定病房采访病人
- 急诊室精神病患者的评估
If you discover an opportunity to further develop your skills as a PMHNP you may apply for credit towards your total clinical hours.
Build your career foundation from a variety of instructive and rewarding nursing experiences. Our program makes it possible.
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of a PMHNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. 以及软件下载全面的临床指导流程, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement.*
* Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
Classes Start July 8th
Waived Enrollment Fee精神病学心理健康NP课程 & curriculum details
Herzing’s online graduate degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills and expertise to apply for certification as a PMHNP. The curriculum includes core MSN courses, specialty courses and hands-on clinical courses. Upon graduation you’ll be qualified for the Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC) exam 美国护士资格认证中心(ANCC).
All classes are delivered online 总共有540小时的临床经验, featuring a 180-hour immersion experience to help you prepare for your first job as a PMHNP.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 精神科精神健康执业护士(PMHNP) | 24 | 48 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program
Required Core Courses
All courses, 15.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Direct Care Courses
All courses, 9.00 semester credit hours, are required.
*Students in the PMHNP program must take NU 610 and NU 671 in the same semester.
Required Specialty Courses
All courses, 24.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Clinical Proficiency Exam
The following courses are 0.00 semester credit hours associated with the policy outlined above. Students are required to take as co-requisite courses along with NU 611, NU 664, or NU 671, depending on the program of study. NSG 0600 - Clinical Proficiency Exam Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 NSG 0600R - Clinical Proficiency Remediation Course (if needed) Semester Credit Hours: 0.00
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
MSN-PMHNP幸运28计划的学费为 $735 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants—including our Nurses Circle of Achievement scholarship, which offers up to 10% tuition reduction.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
PMHNP program enrollment requirements
Enrollment prerequisites for the Herzing University MSN – 精神科精神健康执业护士 program include:
- You must live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the MSN-PMHNP program
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which you live (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement)
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university or college with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.
将你的职业生涯推进到一个有回报的NP专业
Begin walking a new fulfilling career path and join a true profession of the heart. 作为精神科心理健康执业护士, your job will be to help patients with mental illness become whole again.
PMHNPs have the expertise to diagnose and treat common psychological illnesses and disorders within their scope of practice, including anxiety, depression, insomnia and dementia.
- 注重心理健康，包括亲自动手的身体护理
- 进行心理咨询(心理治疗)
- 开药并监测其效果
- Educate patients or clients on a variety of coping skills
- Work in private practice, hospitals, community clinics, and more
- Approach patient care like a detective, using all information at your disposal to solve complex psychological issues
Job outlook
Multiple sources suggest the demand for PMHNPs will be on the rise in the near future.
- The 国家卫生人力分析中心 estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will grow 18% from 2016-2030.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of all nurse practitioners to increase 45% from 2022-2032，远快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.
Now is an excellent time to begin working towards joining a specialty poised for growth.
How can I advance my career? The hallmark of an excellent healthcare provider is their continuing education. After earning your master’s degree you may consider earning further postgraduate credentials. We also offer many post master's certificate options for nurses seeking additional education for their next career move, including Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership and Administration, and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics在美国，护士从业人员的平均工资为 $124,680 per year ($59.94 per hour).*
NPs specializing in psychiatry/mental health may increase their earning potential by becoming board certified, gaining valuable experience and continuing their education.
Learn more about how much NPs can make, including a state-by-state breakdown and estimates across several unique healthcare facilities.
There is a difference between being licensed and certified. Becoming a certified PMHNP shows employers you are capable of patient care in a psychiatric setting. Licensure determines if you are legally allowed to practice in your state of residence. Employers may require board certification before hiring a PMHNP even if practicing without certification is legally permissible.
每个州对执照都有自己的要求. You will need to find the requirements from your state’s board of nursing.
We strongly recommend getting certified after graduating with your degree. You’ll be in the best position to find a great job and follow your career path in nursing.
Both of those common types of nurse practitioner specialties are highly rewarding and represent a big step forward for a registered nurse looking to advance their career.
- Choose Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) if…you want to be a true psychiatric/mental health specialist, and enjoy giving a voice to patients who are too often misunderstood. An excellent pathway for nurses who have gained practical experience behavioral health or worked in a community mental health facility and want to continue in the psychiatric field.
- Choose Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) if…you want to specialize in the broader field of family practice across the lifespan and prefer a hands-on approach to patient care. You may pursue many different specialties in neonatal (NICU), pediatric or geriatric care. As an FNP you’ll have a strong educational foundation to pursue your unique career path in family practice. Learn more about the Herzing University MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Learn more about the biggest differences between FNP vs. PMHNP.
Here’s a selection of the most common types of nurse practitioners:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- 成人老年学执业护士(AGNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
- 精神科精神健康执业护士(PMHNP)
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
Each specialty has its own unique requirements in terms of job experience and certification.
We offer multiple options for current nurses of all types, including pathways for ASN/ADN, BSN, and MSN degree holders.
View our available online 精神科精神健康执业护士 programs.
在Herzing大学，你永远不会孤单. It’s our goal to provide all students an affordable, career-driven education. Financial aid options include:
- Loan options – Federal & private
- Scholarships & grants
- VA / military benefits
- Other sources of financial aid
You can find an estimate for tuition and expenses by using the Herzing University tuition wizard.
While registered nurses with an ADN or BSN may pursue roles related to mental health and gain professional experience there, working as a nurse practitioner represents the next level of clinical knowledge and education.
To become a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, you will need to earn at least a master’s degree from an accredited PMHNP program. View all of eligibility requirements 美国护士资格认证中心(ANCC).
A PMHNP is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who holds expertise in behavioral health and wellness. Their role is to assess, diagnose and treat patients exhibiting psychiatric or addictive disorders. A PMHNP’s job description and scope of practice can include:
- 提供心理咨询(心理治疗)
- 开药并监测其效果
- Collaborate with additional health professionals: doctors/physicians, nurses, 管理人员和其他医护人员
- Conduct research to improve the delivery of mental healthcare
- Educate and consult nurses and other mental health professionals
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Whole health begins with mental health—including all ages and demographics across the lifespan. As a nurse practitioner within the mental health specialty, you will have the opportunity to continue your education and focus your experience in many different types of care, including pediatric, geriatric/adult, women’s health, public health and much more.
Where do they work? PMHNPs may work in many different healthcare environments, including hospitals, private practices, mental health centers, 初级保健办公室或政府机构.
PMHNP的角色可以与精神科医生重叠, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals who routinely perform psychotherapy. However, the total scope of practice for each role is different and varies by state requirements.
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners hold a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing, while a psychiatrist is a physician who went to medical school and completed a residency program specializing in psychiatry.
PMNHPs可以做很多精神科医生做的事情, including psychotherapy, prescribing medications, developing and managing treatment plans and educating patients and their families.
Psychiatrists are typically able to treat more complex types of disorders, 但PMNHPs可以治疗许多常见的疾病，比如焦虑, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Schizophrenia, substance abuse/addiction, and much more.
Yes!
The 国家卫生人力分析中心 estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will rise 18% from 2016-2030.
对于所有执业护士来说 Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 45% increase in employment from 2022-2032，远快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*
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1. The master's degree program in nursing at Herzing University - Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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