Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialization The need for mental health services has never been greater. Walden is the No. 1 choice for MSN Psychiatric-Mental NP programs in the U.S. The MSN program is Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Meet the demand for mental health providers and make a difference in the healthcare system as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Get the confidence and special training you need to care for patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. Enroll in a quality program. Walden’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( .) Walden partners with The DAISY Foundation and other organizations that share our commitment to putting nurses first. Taught by experts, our PMHNP specialization prepares you to treat patients across the life span in a variety of settings, from psychiatric hospitals to mental health clinics to schools. In Walden’s MSN PMHNP specialization, you will learn to assess, diagnose, provide therapy, and prescribe medications for patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, and substance abuse problems. Learn more about our PMHNP specialization. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners work with children, adults, and groups and often teach families about a patient’s condition and how best to support them. The following are career settings where you may be able to apply your PMHNP education*: Physicians offices Hospitals Educational services Counseling *Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this program. To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a valid RN license and meet the admission requirements for your chosen MSN track and specialization. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. Ongoing Military Offer New students who are service members or veterans of the U.S. armed forces are recognized in many programs with our Believe and Achieve Scholarship®, the Undergraduate Grant, or the PhD Grant, plus an additional 10% savings. 1 Walden is a leader in graduating nurses with advanced degrees in the U.S. “Walden University is a pioneering educational institution. It helps form leaders who can positively impact their communities.” Ready to further your education? Define your path, find your voice, and play a bigger role in healthcare’s transformation. 1 A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship®, the Undergraduate Grant, or the PhD Grant is available for new students who are a service member or a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship®. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member or veteran. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer. Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.Note on licensure: Walden’s MSN nurse practitioner specializations are designed to academically prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license to practice in the U.S. as nurse practitioners. However, each state has its own academic preparation and authority to practice requirements and issues its own license for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state. Learn more about professional licensure . No graduate program can guarantee that graduates will obtain licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner. We encourage students to consult the appropriate board of nursing or regulatory authority in the states or jurisdictions in which they reside or intend to seek licensure to determine specific requirements. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide general information relating to licensure; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to licensure for the state in which they intend to practice, as requirements vary widely. Note on Certification Walden’s MSN program is designed to academically prepare graduates to apply for national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to achieve national certification. We encourage students to consult an appropriate certifying body for the specific certification eligibility requirements. Students should also consult their state board of nursing or other state agency to determine what certifications are required or accepted in that state. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification, as requirements vary widely. For more information about nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board at , the American Nurses Credentialing Center at , the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) at View email address on click.appcast.io , or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) at , or other nurse practitioner certification websites. Note on Field Experience and Relocating Students who are considering relocating are advised to contact their Student Success Advisor prior to any decision to relocate in order to determine how relocation may impact progress in their program. Advisors can provide information and guidance on how relocating may result in possible changes, restrictions, and/or additional requirements affecting field experience. Each Board of Nursing and Higher Education Authority governs the field experience rules and regulations in their respective states, and students may be unable to complete field experience in the state in which they plan to relocate. While Walden is committed to working collaboratively with students to secure field sites across the United States, it is imperative that students contact their Student Success Advisor immediately when considering relocating. #J-18808-Ljbffr