Key information
- Duration: Part-time (36 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
Overview
Throughout the Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN) (Online) D.N.P programme from Liberty University you can learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat the mental health needs of your patients. Our programme can also help you pursue state licensure and national certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
To qualify for this programme, you must be a licensed nurse practitioner with an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degree. We can help you develop the skills needed to provide mental health services to patients in a variety of settings. You’ll also receive advanced training in nursing administration, healthcare research, and best nursing care practices. Visit the programme website for more information
This post-MSN degree is broken down into 3 main parts: core nursing courses, project and practicum classes, and the PMHNP specialization. Throughout the programme, you will explore the theoretical, clinical, and administrative aspects of nursing. We can help equip you to develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges and become a leader in the industry.
Our core DNP courses provide a solid foundation in translational research, evidence-based care, leadership and policy, clinical prevention, healthcare operations, and interprofessional collaboration. You can learn how to approach nursing from an ethical perspective so you can make medical decisions that are morally and scientifically sound.
Career opportunities:
By earning a psychiatric DNP degree, you could go on to work as a clinical researcher or nursing administrator. You can become qualified to work as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in the following settings:
- Behavioral health clinics
- Correctional facilities
- Domestic violence shelters
- General practitioners’ offices
- Hospitals
- Inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facilities
- Mental health agencies
- Private practices
- Residential treatment centers
- Veteran psychiatric facilities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Nursing Research
- Leadership, Policy, and Ethics
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Psychotherapeutic Theories, Frameworks, and Modalities
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a 3.0 GPA or above for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts
- 1 reference contact
- Practicum hour verification form
- Writing Sample
- Current and active RN license
- Active APRN license and active National Certification for Nurse Practitioner
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 22,936 AUD / year (≈ 16,433 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 22,936 AUD / year (≈ 16,433 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 22,936 AUD / year (≈ 16,433 USD / year)
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