BSN to DNP: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Option
Become a leader in mental health
Study and bring awareness to all kinds of psychiatric conditions.
Fulfill your patient's mental health needs with thorough treatment plans and guidance.
Fulfill your patient's mental health needs with thorough treatment plans and guidance.
Degree options
Want to take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner option? Review the program requirements for the exact courses you need to take.
Use a four-year plan as the guide for your overall schedule.
Why take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner option?
- Elevate your understanding of mental health - With a DNP in this option, you can prepare to advance toward a role in leadership or administration. Your career could allow you to research innovative approaches, influence policy, educate others and improve mental health programs and services.
- Develop skills that are in high demand - There is a growing need for mental health professionals. Build your training and expertise in your specialized area to expand your job prospects. Talk to an advisor for more information about your professional options.
- Gain personal fulfillment in your career path - Use your knowledge to make a positive impact on many lives. You can gain satisfaction and achievement as a mental health professional and advocate.
- Have multiple modes of learning - Take a hybrid format of classes, where you can choose from both online and seated courses.
Careers and outcomes
Step into a clinical, administrative, educational, or research role to provide quality
mental health care and services.
Ethics
Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.
Accreditation
The BSN, MSN, DNP and post-master's certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Graduate Nurse Practitioner Programs are not regulated in Texas by Section 132.001(1)(B).
Approval
Missouri State Board of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (four-year BSN).