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Post-BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Prepare to Help Meet Your Patients’ Mental Health Needs with Liberty’s BSN to DNP – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Liberty’s post-BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree seeks to help meet the need for mental health care providers in the United States.
If you are a registered nurse and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), our program can help you earn a doctoral nursing degree without completing a master’s program.
Throughout your DNP in PMHNP courses, you will receive practical training that can help you pursue top-level nursing roles. Additionally, you can prepare to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certification exam and pursue state licensure as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
By honing your expertise in the area of mental health, you can stand out from other nurse practitioners and provide holistic care to your patients. Partner with us and prepare to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages.
At this time, our School of Nursing programs are limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest.
Additional Requirements
Students who are accepted and offered a seat each semester will be required to submit a $500 deposit,* which will be applied to your student account to be used towards tuition, fees, etc. If accepted to our program, you will receive additional information via your Liberty email regarding your next steps and payment of the deposit.
If you have any questions, you may reach the School of Nursing at jeast@liberty.edu or by calling (434) 592-6505.
*Deposit refund deadlines apply. Contact the School of Nursing for specific semester refund dates.
What Will You Learn 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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 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/.
Credit Hours
Class Type
Online with required intensive
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
CCNE
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
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Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
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An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.