Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP)

Take your career to the next level!

Madonna University’s newly developed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track within the CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for advanced practice in a growing, high-demand field. Developed in response to the growing shortage of mental health providers, the program offers flexible pathways, including a PMHNP track, a dual-track option, and a post-master’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate. Students complete eight graduate-level courses focused on psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, psychiatric assessment, and multiple clinical practicums. With nurse practitioner roles projected to grow by 35% from 2024 to 2034 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024), this program positions students for strong career opportunities while addressing critical mental health care needs.

Program Features

• Dual-track options pairing PMHNP with Family NP or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Special focus on autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
• Coursework delivered primarily online, with immersive on-campus simulation and clinical skills boot camps
• Post-master's certificate option for nurses who already hold an MSN

Courses include:

• Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practice
• Psychopharmacology in Mental Health Disorders
• Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan
• Advanced Psychiatric Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Integrated Care for Neurocognitive and Complex Psychiatric Conditions
• Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum I: Diagnostic Reasoning and Brief Interventions
• Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum II: Family Centered Psychiatric Practice Across the Lifespan
• Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum III: Advanced Practice in Complex Psychiatric Care