Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) emphasis prepares the post-BSN student to complete the requirements for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the role of a PMHNP. The DNP is a terminal nursing degree, which prepares graduates for translational science to influence direct and indirect health outcomes not only for individuals but for populations and healthcare systems.

The DNP-PMHNP program is a 75-credit, full-time, hybrid program over 7 semesters. Didactic classes are online with occasional synchronous meeting. Students receive personalized attention and instruction on-campus for lab courses in our state-of-the-art nurse practitioner suites. Students must complete a total of 750 clinical practice hours during the last four semesters to graduate from the program. A DNP project will be completed during the last three semesters with a focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement to promote systems-level change related to healthcare outcomes.

• Grade Requirements: Graduates must successfully complete all DNP program courses with a grade of “B-” or higher.
• Program Code: Nursing Practice (2060DNP) with Concentration/Emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2097).
• CIPC: 513818

Admission

Applicants must apply for admission to the DNP-PMHNP program by the application deadline. Admission is competitive and the criteria listed in the application should be considered as minimum standards. Please see https://www.weber.edu/Nursing/DNP.html for application information.