Academic Programs
Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Overview
91ɬ University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program prepares you to meet one of today’s most urgent healthcare needs: mental and behavioral health care. Designed for registered nurses ready to advance their clinical expertise, this program equips you to assess, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan with psychiatric and mental health conditions.
With a focus on whole-person care, evidence-based practice, and ethical leadership, the PMHNP track empowers you to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Opportunities
- Purpose-Driven, Patient-Focused Education
At 91ɬ, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a calling. You’ll gain the advanced clinical skills needed to provide mental health care while learning to lead with compassion, integrity, and faith-informed values. - Flexible Learning for Working Nurses
Our program is designed with your schedule in mind. Coursework is delivered in a flexible, online format, allowing you to balance your career, family, and education while completing required clinical experiences in your community. - Expert Faculty & Personalized Support
Learn from experienced nurse practitioners and healthcare leaders who are committed to your success. Small class sizes and individualized attention ensure you are supported every step of the way. - High-Demand Career Preparation
Mental health professionals are in critical demand nationwide. This program prepares you for certification and advanced practice roles in a rapidly growing field.
Quick Program Details
Online Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: December 2026
Time to Complete: 2 years
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Concentrations
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prepare to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan as a Family Nurse Practitioner, diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of health conditions in diverse clinical settings.
Leadership/Education
Develop the skills to lead healthcare teams and shape the next generation of nurses through a Leadership/Education track focused on administration, instruction, and advancing quality patient care.
Career Outlook
Graduates of 91ɬ’s PMHNP program are prepared to provide advanced mental health care in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals and health systems
- Outpatient mental health clinics
- Private practice
- Community health organizations
- Telehealth and integrated care settings
PMHNPs play a vital role in expanding access to mental health services, often serving as primary mental health providers in underserved areas.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Science in Nursing
Total Credits: 51
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Foundations for Advanced Practice
- Health Care Informatics
- Research Sustaining
- Advanced Nursing Research Strategies I & II
- Advanced Nursing Research Analysis
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations
- Financial, Ethics, Org Behavior & Health Policy Management
- Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Didactic
- Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Practicum
- Capstone
Concentration
- Primary Care of Infants, Children & Adolescents Didactic & Practicum
- Theory and Practice in Addictions Care
- Advanced Practice PHHN Seminar
- Foundations of Advanced Practice in PMH
- Advanced Practice PMHN Practicum
- Diagnostic and Psychopharmacological Strategies