Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Become part of the solution for a national health care crisis.
Even as the health care provider shortage improves, Americans are still struggling to access desperately needed mental health services. As recently as 2016, two-thirds of primary care physicians reported difficulty finding mental health care providers for their patients.
Our student-focused nursing faculty equips the nurses who can help solve this problem with the BSN to DNP psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Nurses with a BSN and one year of experience can earn their DNP in just three years and make a meaningful difference in communities where mental health services are needed most.
Visit Department WebsiteSample Courses
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Neurobiology of Mental Illness: Lifespan
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Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Complexity and Innovation in Healthcare
Special Admission Requirements
Learn about program admission requirements at our graduate nursing admission page.
What Sets Us Apart
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Learn from faculty who are outstanding educators, researchers, and practitioners committed to your success.
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Benefit from coursework delivered online through an interactive learning platform.
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Hone your leadership skills through interaction with fellow students, faculty, and community partnerships.
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Join the distinguished TCU alumni network.
Career Prospects
- The PMHNP creates substantial career possibilities and will allow you to become part of the solution to a national health care crisis.
- 111 million people live in a mental health profession shortage area, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Nursing.org lists the PMHNP as the #3 highest-paying nursing degree.