Program Details

Our front-loaded clinical immersion curriculum supports students in gaining knowledge, skills and competencies prior to entering clinical rotations. Students complete five semesters of online coursework followed by two semesters of immersive clinical experiential rotations—350 hours each; 750 hours total.

Courses are delivered online, with close collaboration and interaction with expert faculty and peers. There may be up to two required synchronous online sessions per course, with additional, optional synchronous opportunities throughout the program.

Bridge Curriculum

Begin your journey toward becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by building a strong academic and clinical foundation.

• study the chemistry of nutrition, and explore professional role development
• explore nursing informatics and healthcare technologies and engage in scholarly inquiry
• gain knowledge and skills in health assessment (includes 45 clinical/ lab hours) and community nursing (includes 45 experiential clinical hours)

Next Steps

• learn advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced health assessment across the human lifespan (75 clinical hours)
• explore human diversity and social and policy issues
• compare and analyze theories or models relevant to advanced nursing practice and the transition to the role of the advanced practice nurse.
• complete three clinical rotations caring for psychiatric patients across the lifespan
• complete an evidence-based scholarly project