Arizona State University

Course Details

Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

Course Description

This program is designed for nurses seeking to become advanced-practice nurses as adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Providing a foundation for this specialty are graduate courses in application of theory to advanced practice; application of evidence to advanced practice; advanced pathophysiology; advanced health assessment; and advanced practice nursing role. Graduate education in psychiatric mental health nursing gives opportunities for greater autonomy in practice, diverse employment opportunities, research and teaching capabilities and advanced assessment and intervention skills. Focused clinical experiences are arranged with appropriate preceptors and administrators. Every attempt will be made to arrange this in the student's geographical area. In the event that clinical sites are unavailable in that area or if the faculty determine that the student needs additional faculty supervision of skills, the student will be required to complete their clinical experience in the Phoenix area. Rural health and experiences with disadvantaged and multicultural populations are encouraged, and sites are available for these experiences. The program is designed to be accessible to students living or working at a distance, with course work delivered in a hybrid online format in which students attend on-campus sessions two to three times each semester.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

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Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP) Arizona State University