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Online Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

*Please visit our program offerings by state page to see whether the MSN-PMHNP program is available in your area.

Become an MSN-Prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Marymount University’s online MSN-PMHNP degree program equips you with the knowledge and skills to become an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner through a strongly focused curriculum based on ethics and evidence-based care. Coursework in the online MSN program is 100% remote, yet with the residency experience on Marymount’s campus in the Washington, D.C. area, you’ll benefit from a global perspective that empowers you to make a difference as a nurse practitioner locally, nationally, and internationally.

This program is flexible, so you can continue to work while advancing your career. In addition to online coursework, you will also complete one on-campus residency and 750 clinical hours. 

In just over two years, you can graduate fully prepared for the AANP or ANCC PMHNP certification exam and start your career as a compassionate MSN psychiatric mental health practitioner caring for patients with mental health disorders or substance abuse problems across the lifespan.

Earn Your MSN-FNP Degree Online. Advance Your Education While You Work.

Marymount’s CCNE-accredited online MSN-FNP degree program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to become a licensed family nurse practitioner, using a curriculum that is strongly focused on ethics and evidence-informed care. Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, the MSN-FNP coursework is 100% online so you can continue to work while advancing your education.

In just over two years, you can graduate fully prepared to sit for the AANP or ANCC FNP certification exam and start your career as a compassionate primary care provider for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Program Features At a Glance

  • Total Credit Hours: 48
  • Total Clinical Hours: 750
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • Clinical Placement Services are offered free of charge
  • On-campus residency connects you with your peers and instructors
  • Recognized as a College of Distinction for Nursing
  • Regionally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
  • Note: Our online PMHNP program is only offered on a part-time basis.

Admissions Requirements

  • BSN from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA
  • RN license (unencumbered)
  • One (1) year of full-time experience as a practicing professional nurse by the first day of class

"I would absolutely recommend Marymount University to someone considering a nursing degree. The personal attention you receive is unmatched."

- Angeline Thomas

Specialize in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing as a PMHNP

Marymount’s online PMHNP program centers around holistic, compassionate care and patient advocacy. After completing this program, you will apply the advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to provide evidence-based mental and behavioral health care for patients of all ages, considering their families, communities, and socioeconomic status. You will also be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics related to psychopharmacological therapeutic agents, including classes, mechanisms of action, and symptoms of adverse drug reactions.
  • Explore the individual and family’s health beliefs to create an individualized, holistic, and evidence-based plan of care to promote optimal outcomes.
  • Discuss pertinent ethical-legal issues, cultural considerations, and bias when prescribing psychopharmacological therapeutic agents across the lifespan.
  • Distinguish differential diagnoses and propose an evidence-informed care plan for common psychiatric or mental health complaints.
  • Develop communication strategies with individuals, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal health outcomes.
  • Assume increasing responsibility and accountability as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in providing quality care within the legal scope of practice.

Expert Faculty, Unmatched Student Support

Our highly engaged faculty sees each student as an individual. You’ll learn from practicing PMHNPs who are experts in their field as you translate theoretical knowledge from the sciences and humanities into delivering advanced nursing care to diverse populations. You’ll benefit from access to a dedicated Student Success Advisor, who will work with you to ensure you have the resources you need to complete your degree.

Collaborate With Marymount for Clinical Placement

Marymount works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience that meets the University’s clinical requirements and prepares you for success in your future practice.

We Have a High Placement Success Rate

Clinical Placement Made Easy

Some schools put the burden of identifying preceptors and sites for clinicals on the student. At Marymount, we fully support you by providing Clinical Placement Services so you can concentrate on working and studying. Our talented team of Clinical Placement Specialists are highly successful at securing clinical site placements for our online nursing students.

For MSN-level clinicals, this comprehensive clinical placement service can be valued at $9,800, but it's provided to all Marymount online nursing students free of charge. We won't charge you anything beyond your regular tuition and fees.

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Curriculum Snapshot

NUF500 - Advanced Health Assessment

This course provides the advanced practice nurse's didactic and clinical skill foundation in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and a methodical comprehensive approach to physical examination to formulate differential diagnoses and develop an evidence-informed management plan. The focus is on thorough and organized written and electronic documentation. Role preparation for the nurse practitioner is initiated with attention to developing advanced health and health promotion competencies throughout the lifespan. The content incorporates the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and developmental variables of health. Laboratory and clinical experiences are incorporated to provide opportunities for advanced health assessment, clinical, and diagnostic reasoning skills. Prerequisites: NU552 and NU554 (3 credits)

NU552 - Advanced Pharmacology

This is an in-depth study of clinical pharmacology and toxicology. Drugs affecting the organ systems are discussed, with an emphasis on mechanisms of drug action and the types and mechanisms of adverse drug action as well as drug interactions. The nursing implications of each drug classification are emphasized together with the implications surrounding the decision-making process used in prescribing drugs. Drug legislation and regulations affecting advanced practice nurses are studied. Relevant research with implications for nursing practice is presented. (3 credits)

Next application deadline:

  • Spring 2023:

    December 2, 2022

Next start date:

  • Spring 2023:
    January 9, 2023

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NU700 - Evidence-Based Practice

This course introduces students to the concept of evidence-based practice and its relationship to improved patient outcomes. It prepares students to critically examine current nursing practice standards and guidelines to determine if these are consistent with the best research available. Strategies to overcome barriers to the integration of new knowledge in the practice setting are identified. (3 credits)

The MSN-FNP is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), www.ccneaccreditation.org.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Online MSN-PMHNP Program

For more answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page or our Clinical Placement Services page.

What is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner?

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners or PMHNPs have advanced training to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health needs. Nurses that earn a PMHNP degree advance their capacity to care, providing patient-centered, holistic and collaborative care for patients across the lifespan.

What does a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner do?

PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. They may also provide assessments, emergency care and evaluations. Though the NP scope of practice varies by state, PMHNPs work in a wide range of settings such as private practice, treatment centers, or hospitals.

Are Marymount University's online programs accredited?

Yes, Marymount's online nursing programs are CCNE accredited, excluding our certificate programs.

How does the clinical placement process work?

Read about the clinical placement process above. For additional information, visit our Clinical Placement Services page or schedule an appointment with an admissions advisor.

NU707 - Leadership, Quality & Ethics in Health Care

You’ll learn to analyze and demonstrate evidenced-based leadership skills as core competencies in nursing to improve the quality of patient care and strengthen nursing as a profession. The emphasis is on the theories of professional leadership, personal leadership, skill-building, quality improvement, ethical values, moral agency, and change. (3 credits)

How long is the online MSN-PMNHP program?

It takes 7 consecutive semesters to complete the program (just over 2 years).

How much does the online MSN-PMHNP program cost?

The online MSN-PMHNP program costs $1,190 per credit hour, for a total tuition investment of $57,120.

Is financial aid available to online students?

Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page for more details on funding that may be available. If you’d like to discuss financial aid, eligibility and next steps, please contact Student Accounts.

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Out-of-State Students

Clinical placement requirements are unique for each state. Please see our list of program offerings by state or contact us to determine whether our programs fulfill your state requirements.

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Marymount University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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Requirements Not Met

To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP or the BSN to DNP PMHNP or the MSN PMHNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.

To proceed with either the PMC-FNP or the PMC-DNP or the PMC-PMHNP, you are required to have a master's degree and hold your RN license.

To proceed with the ABSN, you are required to have a bachelor's degree.

If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership degree, you are required to have a master’s degree.

If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.

To proceed with the Doctor of Business Administration - Business Intelligence degree, you are required to have a master’s degree.

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Answer: Yes, admission to many online Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs does not require the submission of GRE test scores, and programs that require the GRE may waive this requirement for qualified applicants.

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Are Pmhnp in demand?

The demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners is projected to rise as the U.S. population increases. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the employment of all nurse practitioners will grow by 52% between 2020 and 2030.

Are online nurse practitioner programs respected?

Many online nurse practitioner programs have met the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) to be called accredited. An accredited program is superior to those that are not, and therefore your degree will be well respected.