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RN to MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Herzing University, United States
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Course Overview

Graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration from Herzing University, and you’ll be qualified for the Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC) exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

  • Learn online in Herzing’s Everywhere Classroom: at your pace, on your schedule

  • Full-time and part-time options for enrollment, with dedicated study in telehealth and remote patient care services

  • Clinical experience across the lifespan: find your professional emphasis with clinical experience featuring pediatric, adult, and geriatric care. Every experience counts.

  • Prepare to sit for ANCC certification and become a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner upon successful completion.

  • Additional Post-master’s certificate nursing programs to continue building a truly unique career path

This program is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who currently hold an associate degree in nursing (ADN, ASN, or AASN). Our 24-month MSN-PMHNP program is built for current BSN nurses.

With Herzing University, going from ADN to PMHNP is possible. As your lifelong partner in learning, we exist to help you bridge the educational gaps you need to pursue the nursing career you’ve always wanted.

General Eligibility

  • You must live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the RN to MSN-PMHNP program.

  • Hold a current, active, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state where they practice.

  • Hold an associate degree in nursing (ADN/ASN/AASN) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

  • Participate in an interview to identify your goals and determine if the program is right for you

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Required Bridge Courses

All courses, 16.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • English Composition II

  • Statistics

  • Advanced Leadership and Management

  • Community and Public Health Nursing

  • Dimensions of Advanced Nursing Practice

Core Courses

All courses, 15.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  •  Health Policy and Management

  • Theoretical Foundations for Nursing

  • Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice

  • Organizational Systems and Behaviors

  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Required Direct Care Core Courses

All courses, 9.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Advanced Health Assessment

*Students in the PMHNP program must take NU 610 and NU 671 in the same semester.

  • Advanced Pathophysiology

  •  Advanced Pharmacology

Required Courses in PMHNP Concentration

All courses, 24.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Roles for Nurse Practitioners

  •  Advanced Psychopharmacology and Health Promotion

  • Clinical Decision-Making in Psychiatric Mental Health

  • Counseling and Psychotherapy

  • Psychiatric Mental Healthcare I

  • Psychiatric Mental Healthcare II

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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