Program Overview

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing offers a range of academic programs, including the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) concentration.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Concentration

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions for children, adolescents, and adults. Treatments include both prescribing medications and providing appropriate therapeutic interventions, including psychotherapy. Graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner examination for the Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (Across the Lifespan) national certification.

Program Features

• Flexibility for working professionals (Didactic courses in seven-week format)
  • 49 credit hours online program over 7 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • 675 clinical clock hours
  • Innovative simulation lab experiences incorporated
  • Two admission cycles per year (Fall and Spring)
• Curriculum aligned with the:
  • The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021)
  • Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (2008)
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) (2016)

Program Information

• There is a Nurse Practitioner major fee (Tuition/Fees)
• During specialty courses, usually the last three semesters, NP students:
  • May be asked to come to campus a maximum of three times per semester
  • Will participate in formative evaluations using innovative simulation lab experiences
• May be required to travel 200 miles or more to fulfill appropriate clinical requirements
• State Authorization

Tuition

• Resident Student Tuition: $552.00 per semester credit hour
• Non-Resident Student Tuition: $782.00 per semester credit hour

Admission Term and Application Deadline

• Spring 2026: November 14, 2025
• Fall 2026: July 10, 2026

Graduate Programs

The College of Nursing offers various graduate programs, including Master's and Doctoral degrees, as well as certificate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

The College of Nursing also offers undergraduate programs, including the RN to BSN Online Degree and the Traditional BSN with Flexible Option.