{"id":28348,"date":"2023-09-29T09:41:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T13:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=28348"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:19:55","slug":"online-bsn-dnp-pmhnp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/malek-school-of-nursing-professions\/graduate-programs\/doctoral-programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Nursing Practice \u2013 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Important Update for Graduate Nursing Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n All<\/strong> graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed exclusively through NursingCAS<\/a>.<\/strong> To apply, you must submit your application through the NursingCAS system. Need help with your application?<\/strong> Marymount University\u2019s online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP-PMHNP) 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.*<\/p>\n Coursework in the online BSN to DNP-PMHNP program is 100% remote, yet with the residency experience on Marymount\u2019s campus in the Washington, D.C. area, you\u2019ll benefit from a global perspective that empowers you to make a difference in mental health wellness as a nurse practitioner locally, nationally, and internationally.<\/p>\n In just over three years, you can graduate fully prepared for the AANP or ANCC PMHNP certification exam and start your career in advanced nursing practice as a DNP psychiatric mental health practitioner. With this online DNP psychiatric mental health degree, you\u2019ll care for patients with behavioral disorders or substance abuse problems and use doctoral-level skills in therapeutic interventions, quality improvement, informatics, and policy to influence health care innovation.<\/p>\n *The BSN to DNP-PMHNP program does not confer a master\u2019s degree.<\/em><\/p>\n Marymount\u2019s BSN to DNP-PMHNP online program centers around holistic, compassionate care and patient advocacy. As an online DNP-PMHNP program graduate and having honed your skills as an advanced practice nurse, you will have deepened your knowledge of the global scope of health care policy and systems to apply translational research to make an impact. You will also be able to:<\/p>\n Our highly engaged faculty sees each student as an individual. You\u2019ll 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\u2019ll 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 BSN to DNP-PMHNP online degree.<\/p>\n Marymount works with you to offer a high-quality placement experience that meets the University\u2019s clinical requirements and prepares you for success in your future practice.<\/p>\n Marymount\u2019s BSN to DNP-PMHNP online program focuses on advanced clinical education, compassionate care, and service-oriented learning experiences that empower nurses to make a difference in the global community. As a DNP-prepared psychiatric mental health NP, you will be equipped to provide quality mental health care to those with emotional disorders, substance abuse and more in a complex, ever-changing environment. In this BSN to DNP-PMHNP online program, you will:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Doctor of Nursing Practice \u2014 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Important Update for Graduate Nursing Applicants: All graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed exclusively through NursingCAS. To apply, you must submit your application through the NursingCAS system. We strongly encourage you to create your account and get started early, as it typically […]<\/p>\n
\nWe strongly encourage you to create your account and get started early, as it typically takes NursingCAS at least two weeks<\/strong> to verify an application once it has been submitted. Beginning the process early will give you plenty of time to gather and upload all required materials.<\/p>\n
\nContact the NursingCAS Customer Support Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nBecome a DNP-Prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner<\/h3>\n
SPECIALIZE IN PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING<\/h3>\n
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EXPERT FACULTY, UNMATCHED STUDENT SUPPORT<\/h3>\n
MARYMOUNT MANAGES YOUR CLINICAL PLACEMENT<\/h3>\n
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A DNP-PREPARED PMHNP<\/h3>\n
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