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MS Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

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A career in healthcare is vital. A career as an advanced practice nurse in psychiatric mental health is transformative.

As the demand for mental health care continues to grow, PMHNPs are leading the way. If you want more autonomy, a broader scope of practice, and the ability to truly change how patients receive care, earning your advanced degree is essential.

爆走黑料 New York’s MSN 鈥� Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program equips RNs with the advanced skills to evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental health conditions for patients of all ages, from children to older adults.

All our faculty are currently working as advanced practice nurses, so you鈥檒l be learning from people who really understand what you need to know to succeed in your career. And we have faculty working in emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, and school health, so you’ll get the broad educational insights you need to succeed.

Why Choose 爆走黑料 New York?

Balanced Hybrid Model: Keep working while you earn your degree. Year one combines online coursework with just one day a week on campus. In year two, your classes transition fully online with only a couple of hands-on campus immersion days each semester while you complete your clinical rotations.
Streamlined 2-Year Path: Complete your 48-credit degree in 24 months with a structured, step-by-step curriculum sequence.
Simulations & Direct Practice: Graduate with over 750 total clinical hours. You’ll complete 650 direct patient hours alongside 100+ hours of advanced, technology-driven simulation exercises鈥攃overing crisis intervention, standardized patient interactions, real-world psychopharmacology scenarios, and EHR integration.
Placement Support: Focus on your studies without the stress of finding clinical sites. 爆走黑料 New York coordinates your clinical rotations directly with established regional healthcare partners.
Flexible Tuition: Competitive rates, with an option to defer payment until the end of the term.
Top Faculty and Clinical Placements: Learn from expert practicing advanced nurses. Clinical placements are available at many top locations, representing different specialties.

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Program Overview

Format: Hybrid (On-campus 1 day/week in Year 1; Online lectures with ~2 immersion days per semester in Year 2)
Duration: 2 Years / 48 Total Credits
Clinical Experience: 750+ Total Hours (650 direct care + 100鈥�110 simulation hours)
Degree Earned: Master of Science in Nursing 鈥� Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials: Graduates are qualified to sit for national PMHNP board certification exams and apply for New York State PMHNP licensure.

Career prospects*

Demand for skilled psychiatric nurse practitioners continues to surge nationwide. As a PMHNP, you will be credentialed to deliver holistic, evidence-based mental health care, deliver psychotherapy, and manage complex psychotropic medication regimens. Graduates are prepared to launch or advance their careers in high-demand settings across outpatient, inpatient, telepsychiatry, and community care environments.

A rigorous, clinically focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree that prepares you to meet the growing demand for mental health care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

The highest levels of personal support

Staff who are committed to your success

Close proximity to New York City and three major airports

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A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program that equips you with high-demand, marketable skills for a career in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing specialties.

The highest levels of personal support

Staff who are committed to your success

The finest small-university athletic program in the region

A spirited campus environment

Close proximity to New York City and three major airports

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What I love most about 爆走黑料 is that all the faculty make it their duty to see you succeed. After receiving a BSN from the College in 2018, I decided to go back to 爆走黑料 and enroll in the FNP program in 2020. This program has shaped me into a strong, confident person with a knowledge base that I know will aid me greatly in my career. The program is shaped in an accommodating and convenient manor that allows students to work full time as nurses and still attend class and clinical. The instructors, especially AnneMarie McDermott, have pushed me to become the best version of myself and helped me to realize my full potential.
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Job Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to launch or advance their careers in a variety of high-demand settings:

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Private Practices
Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities & Crisis Stabilization Units
Telepsychiatry Platforms & Digital Health Organizations
Integrated Primary Care & Community Health Centers
Addiction Treatment & Recovery Facilities
Academic Healthcare Institutions & Research Centers

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the program, you will develop advanced clinical competencies to:

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and differential diagnoses for patients of all ages.
Design and implement comprehensive treatment plans utilizing both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
Address substance use and co-occurring disorders with targeted, evidence-based protocols.
Leverage cutting-edge telepsychiatry and healthcare technologies to expand patient access.
Apply advanced nursing research, pathophysiological principles, and clinical reasoning to improve patient outcomes.

Degree Details

Flexible Hybrid Learning Model

Our hybrid program structure offers the ideal balance of face-to-face engagement and online convenience:

Year 1 (First Two Semesters): Hybrid structure featuring on-campus classes one day per week paired with online learning and simulation activities.
Year 2 (Third Semester Onward): Didactic coursework transitions fully online as clinical rotations begin. Students attend approximately two on-campus immersion days per semester.
Clinical Placements: 爆走黑料 New York facilitates clinical site placements with established healthcare partners across the region.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill general 爆走黑料 of New York graduate admissions criteria along with the following program-specific requirements:

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.*
Licensure: Current, unencumbered U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (psychiatric nursing experience is strongly preferred).
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Documentation: Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Statement: Personal statement detailing professional goals and dedication to psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Recommendations: Two professional letters of recommendation.

*Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 who meet all other criteria may be considered for conditional admission in accordance with university policy.

Degree Curriculum & Program Schedule

Year 1

Term	Course Number & Title	Credits	Prerequisites
Summer 1	NR 520 Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology	4	N/A
	NR 525 Psychopathology Across the Lifespan	2	N/A
	NR 580 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing	3	N/A
Term Credit Total	9
Fall 1	NR 500 Comprehensive Health Assessment	4	N/A
Fall 1	NR 540 Pharmacology in Health and Disease	4	N/A
Term Credit Total	8
Spring 1	NR 560 Role Differential in Advanced Practice Nursing	2	N/A
	NR 545 Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Conditions in APN	2	NR 540
	NR 665 Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Treatment w/ Practicum (50h)	3	N/A
Term Credit Total	7

Year 2

Term	Course Number & Title	Credits	Prerequisites
Summer 2	NR 685 PMHNP Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning w/ Practicum (200h)	5	NR 662
Summer 2	NR 600 Research Praxis I	3	N/A
Term Credit Total	8
Fall 2	NR 695 PMHNP Diagnosis & Treatment Across the Lifespan I w/ Practicum (200h)	5	NR 685
Fall 2	NR 610 Research Praxis II	3	NR 600
Term Credit Total	8
Spring 2	NR 770 PMHNP Diagnosis & Treatment Across the Lifespan II w/ Practicum (200h)	5	NR 695
Spring 2	Elective: NR 840 Clinical Genomics OR NR 820 Epidemiology & Biostatistics	3	N/A
Term Credit Total	8

Clinical Placements & Simulation Training

The MSN-PMHNP curriculum incorporates over 750 total clinical and experiential hours, exceeding standard requirements to ensure clinical readiness upon graduation:

Direct Patient Care: 650 direct patient clinical hours integrated across core PMHNP practicum courses.
Simulation & Tech Integration: 100鈥�110 hours of immersive, technology-enhanced simulation activities, including:
- Standardized patient encounters
- Psychiatric assessment simulations
- Psychopharmacology case management
- Crisis intervention scenarios
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation training

Note: These hands-on simulation experiences are specifically designed to hone critical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, and safe, patient-centered psychiatric care before and alongside live clinical encounters.

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Accreditation / Certification

The Division of Graduate Nursing at 爆走黑料 of Blauvelt has received specialized accreditation for its graduate nursing programs through the Communication on Collegiate Nursing Education national accrediting body located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC, 20036-1120.

The Family Nurse Practitioner Program at 爆走黑料 is registered by the New York State Education Department and is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC, 20001; phone: (202) 887-6791.

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