Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/master-science/nursing-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master Degree program (PMHNP) will prepare the experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to assess, diagnose, and manage mental healthcare patients across the lifespan. Foundational core coursework to prepare the advanced practice nurse is completed prior to transitioning into specialty content.
Courses are competency based, founded on evidence-based approaches to care management and learning strategies with commitment to student success and continuous quality improvement embedded within the process. Synchronous, asynchronous, low and high-fidelity simulation, virtual and on campus intensives, and clinical immersion will reinforce didactic content and afford the student the opportunity to transition to an active member of a collaborative mental health care team.
Upon successful program completion, graduates will be eligible to sit for the ANCC board certification exam for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan (PMHNP-BC).
Admission Requirements
- Unencumbered, active RN license in the United States.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- One full year of Registered Nurse experience minimum (Psychiatric experience not required).
- 3 professional letters of reference–academic and/or professional.
- Personal statement. Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:
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This is a graduate program that requires a high cognitive load, explain in detail how you are going to prepare yourself for that and manage throughout the program?
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Discuss the Master’s PMHNP program, what experiences have contributed to your interest and how do you visualize yourself in this role after graduation?
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Where do you visualize yourself in 3 years, 5 years, and 7 years?
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Degree Requirements
Clinical Hours: 750*
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| NURS 818 | Foundations of Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 816 | Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 820 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 815 | Leadership, Role, and Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 910 | Genomics & Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 917 | Biostats and Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURS 969 | Health Systems Policy, Economics & Financial Planning | 3 |
| NURS 812 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3 |
| NURS 814 | Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 911 | Diagnosis & Management - Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
| NURS 977 | Neurobiology of Mental Disorders Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 983 | Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Practice and Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 978 | Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan I | 2 |
| NURS 991 | Diagnosis & Management of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan I | 3 |
| NURS 979 | Psychopharmacology of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan II | 2 |
| NURS 992 | Diagnosis & Management of Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan II | 3 |
| NURS 990 | Mental Health & Special Populations | 3 |
| NURS 986 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS 987 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II | 3 |
| NURS 988 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III | 3 |
| NURS 989 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner builds upon the skills of the baccalaureate prepared generalist nurse.
At the completion of the Master's nursing program, the graduate student is prepared to:- Integrate, translate, and apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines, to formulate clinical judgment and innovation in nursing practice.\\n
- Design person-centered care that builds on a scientific body of knowledge focusing on individuals with multiple\\ncomplicated circumstances, including family and/or important others.\\n
- Advocate for healthcare delivery from public health prevention to disease management through\\ncollaborative activities for equitable population health outcomes.\\n
- Disseminate nursing knowledge to improve health care.
- Integrate established and emerging principles of safety as core nursing values to enhance quality and minimize harm to patients and providers.
- Lead collaborative care teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve health care experiences.\\n
- Coordinate resources for diverse populations to provide safe, quality, and equitable care.
- Utilize informatics and communication technologies in developing and delivering optimal healthcare services according to best practice and professional and regulatory\\nstandards.\\n
- Cultivate a sustainable professional nursing identity that reflects nursing’s characteristics and values.
- Utilize leadership skills, change theories, and effective decision making in advanced nursing roles in the provision of care.
Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
Location/Delivery: School of Nursing [Online Program]
This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:
Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination
The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:1
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.
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State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.