Salve Regina University

MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Champion mental wellness. 
Salve Regina University prepares you to lead with compassion and advocate for mental health. 

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Our MSN-PMHNP program is designed for those who have graduated with a BSN from an accredited program (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above) and hold a valid RN license.
Financial aid is available.
Completion of the MSN-PMHNP program means you are set up for a successful career as an advanced practice nurse focused on mental health.
Our program allows the flexibility for you to earn your MSN with PMHNP concentration on your time, in your home.
Our holistic approach to educational excellence means you will gain the in-depth skills and advanced learning you need to lead and to inspire others to embrace healthy living.
PMHNP
Program

Flexible and Affordable.
All that's missing is you.

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Pricing
$40,851

Pricing

$40,851 for nurses from partner institutions. $43,248 for nurses from non-partner institutions.

Flexibility

Complete our MSN-PMHNP program in as little as 32 months with six different start dates per year.

Benefits

Preferred tuition rate for nurses at partner institutions extends to spouses and family members as well as members of the military.

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Join our Program.

Connect with Your Future.

You will earn your MSN-PMHNP by completing 51 credits and a minimum of 750 hours of precepted clinical work (split across four courses). A minimum of 42* credits must be taken at Salve Regina University to obtain your master’s degree. To apply, you must have an RN license that is current and in good standing, you must have maintained a GPA of 3.0, and graduated with a BSN from an accredited program. All qualified students are eligible for admission regardless of race, color, age, gender, disability, religion or national origin.

*students can only transfer a maximum of 9 credits

Comparison

There is a Difference

Salve Regina University

$40,851
$801 / nursing credit
hour

Regis College

$44,100
$980 / nursing credit hour

Simmons College

$58,045
$1,235 / nursing credit hour

Yale

$105,052
$2,001 / nursing credit hour

Coursework

PMHNP Curriculum

Join the ranks of compassionate leaders in mental health care through Salve Regina University's MSN with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, our program offers a transformative online learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

As a PMHNP student, you'll engage in a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the latest research, evidence-based practices, and ethical considerations. Through innovative learning opportunities and personalized support, you'll develop expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Our program emphasizes a holistic approach to mental wellness, empowering you to address the complex needs of diverse populations with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in psychiatric nursing – apply to Salve Regina's PMHNP fully online program.

VIEW PMHNP CURRICULUM*

*students can only transfer a maximum of 9 credits

Required courses

nur503

Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology

nur505

Foundations of the APRN

nur511

Global Influences in the Advanced Management of Care

nur512

Advanced Health Assessment

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Advanced Healthcare Informatics

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Research for Evidence-Based Practice

nur535

Pharmacologic Principles for Advanced Practice Nursing

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Advanced Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP I: Assessment, Diagnostics, Evaluation & Psychotherapies

NUR554

Advanced Leadership in Healthcare

NUR558

Psychiatric Mental Health NP II: Psychogenomics, Psycho-Pharmaco- Management and Counseling

NUR568

Psychiatric Mental Health NP Ill: Mental Health Across the Lifespan

NUR570

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical I

NUR575

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical II

NUR580

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical III

Educational Excellence. Progressive Approach.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, Salve Regina University is a Catholic institution known for excellence in learning and fueling the imagination of students to bring forward progressive ideas that marry intellect and spiritual growth.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, we enroll nearly 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Our programs are designed to support a world that is harmonious, just and merciful by integrating student experience and personal values with competency in theory and in practice.

Step Confidently Into Your Future
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To apply to Salve Regina University's online M.S. in nursing program, prospective students must complete the application online at admissions.salve.edu/apply.

Applicants must also provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions and show verification of their RN license.

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