Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) concentration clinical option prepares the nurse for a leadership role in the health-care system. Clinical and theoretical content focuses on systems thinking, evidence-based practice, and translational research as they relate to the promotion of mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, in consultation and collaboration with psychiatrists and other mental health-care providers. The curriculum includes 570 hours of clinical practice in the advanced practice role and 510 practicum hours for the D.N.P. role. The curriculum prepares the student to be certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner by the state of California and the American Nurses Certification Corporation.

Portfolio

Prior to graduation, students are required to submit an online professional portfolio. Documentation of 510 doctoral leadership practice hours will be included in the portfolio.

Normal time to complete the program

Four years (15 academic quarters)—based on less than full-time enrollment.