Program Overview

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice PMHNP is a 77 credit hour program designed to train nurses at the highest level for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role and the ability to sit for a national certification exam with the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. This mostly online program can be completed in nine semesters and incorporates 750 clinical hours in all populations (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, older adults). In addition, students complete a guided DNP Scholarly Project, and 500-600 additional clinical hours designed for project completion. Graduates are well positioned to assume roles in a variety of settings that treat those with mental/behavioral health disorders. Students come to campus in Greenville for 3 days selected semesters to meet with faculty, interact with their classmates, and learn new skills to help them to be successful in their field.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 77
• Program Type: DNP (BSN-DNP)
• I-20 Approved: No
• I-17 Approved: No

Program Director and Coordinator

• Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden
• Program Coordinator: Dr. April Reese

Class Format and Duration

• Class Format: Hybrid
• Program Duration: 3 Years
• Start Date: Fall: August

Suggested Class Sequence

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Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: A bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
• Additional Admission Requirements:
  • 1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline for this program is March 15.

Career Outcomes

• Salary Estimates: $95,000 to $115,000 (sourced from Lightcast)

Related Programs

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP)
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• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Executive Leadership (MSN-DNP)

Why AU?

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