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Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Online
Quality mental health care profoundly impacts individuals and communities. You will increase access to these vital services with the advanced PMHNP skills you’ll gain in this affordable MSN program.
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Program Overview
Expand your ability to help with the online MSN – PMHNP program
Awareness of the importance of mental healthcare has escalated dramatically, yet availability of services is scarce. The Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online program equips you to treat diverse and underserved populations across the full range of age groups, from young children to older adults.
Ideal for working nurses, this hard-to-find MSN PMHNP online program prepares you to take the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Develop advanced clinical judgment and learn to tailor treatment to individual needs, including recovery, trauma, relationship issues, and cognitive and behavioral changes. Benefit from 100% online coursework, conveniently located clinicals and highly competitive tuition.
For state approvals, please consult the Program Map.
In this online MSN PMHNP program, you will learn how to:
- Synthesize advanced knowledge in nursing, related science and leadership skills to guide clinical judgment across diverse settings
- Develop age-appropriate mental healthcare plans that respect diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Apply recovery-oriented principles and trauma-focused care to individuals
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic relationship strategies to reduce emotional distress, facilitate cognitive and behavioral change and foster personal growth
- Treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and mental health challenges
- Synthesize advanced knowledge in nursing, related science and leadership skills to guide clinical judgment across diverse settings
- Develop age-appropriate mental healthcare plans that respect diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Apply recovery-oriented principles and trauma-focused care to individuals
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic relationship strategies to reduce emotional distress, facilitate cognitive and behavioral change and foster personal growth
- Treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and mental health challenges
As a graduate of this online nursing program, you will be prepared for a variety of mental health nurse practitioner roles, including:
- Outpatient clinics
- Substance use disorder treatment clinics
- Correctional facilities
- Schools
- Mental health facilities
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Substance use disorder treatment clinics
- Correctional facilities
- Schools
- Mental health facilities
- Hospitals
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Accreditation
The associate, baccalaureate, master's/post-master's certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing programs at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 or by phone at 404-975-5000.
Tuition
Preview our budget-friendly tuition
Our MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start soon and finish quickly
Ideal for working nurses, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/8/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Follow these steps to apply to the online MSN PMHNP program
We know you’re busy, so we’ve streamlined the A-State admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in the MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- BSN degree
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Complete online application and submit application fee
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum overall undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale)
- Official transcript(s) submitted by the registrar of any college/university you have attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Documentation of 1,500 RN practice hours prior to admission
Additional Information
As part of the student’s file, the following information is required to be completed prior to starting the first course (or the applicable course):
- A background check completed within the last 12 months
- This document is not required to render an admission decision
Request all official transcripts be sent directly to A-State from all colleges or universities attended. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
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Courses
Gain advanced practice skills in this MSN program
Students in the online MSN – PMNHP program must complete a total of 47.5 credit hours. Required coursework includes four core courses (11 credit hours), three support courses (9 credit hours) and 14 advanced practice courses (27.5 credit hours). The practicum/clinical hours must also be done in a state in which Arkansas State has State Operating Authority. Please consult the Program Map for state approvals.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
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