Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's (Nursing Practice, D.N.P.)

About this Program

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has been developed to address a growing demand from advanced practice nurses for programming that enables them to obtain a DNP and an additional national certification as a nurse practitioner in psychiatric mental health. This Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health DNP program is targeted to licensed, registered nurses with an APRN MSN who wish to gain new skills and knowledge for board certification to provide psychiatric care services as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Program Highlights

Learn advanced diagnostics and practice skills in psychiatric mental health.
Incorporate emerging care technologies into practice.
Prepare for a career in a growing and in demand field.
Full-time students complete in 7 semesters.

At a Glance

Ellmer School of Nursing

Degree Level

Graduate

Degree Earned

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Delivery Modes

Online

On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

$143,703 Median Salary

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders. May provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist.

Registered Nurses

$73,550 Median Salary

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

$121,610 Median Salary

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

$77,360 Median Salary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Psychiatric Mental Health DNP at ODU?

Students entering the Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Psychiatric Mental Health DNP should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

In addition to meeting University requirements, applicants must meet the admission criteria below.

Current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN)
Master's degree in nursing or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 3.0 grade point
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average
Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a former faculty member and at least two from former employers
A 500-700 word essay that should speak specifically to the concentration area to which you are applying
Current Resume

More Program and Degree Requirements

For Admission to the Psychiatric Mental Health DNP Program

Application Deadline

September 1

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Cost of Attendance

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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident

Cost Per-Credit $620

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States

Cost Per-Credit $642

Non-Resident

Cost Per-Credit $1,486

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