Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse, Practice, Psychiatric, nursing
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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. Experiences with disadvantaged and multicultural populations are encouraged as are experiences in rural areas, and sites are available for these experiences.
The program is designed to be accessible to students living or working at a distance, with coursework delivered in a hybrid online format in which students attend on-campus sessions two to three times each semester.
- College/school:
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
84 credit hours including the required applied project course (DNP 707)
Completion of an evidence-based doctoral applied project focused on a clinical issue relevant to advanced practice nursing is required.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has recommended a minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practicum hours for all students completing a DNP. This program includes 1,125 practicum hours, exceeding the ANCC requirement.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- satisfactory completion of the analytical writing section of the GRE
- three online recommendations from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and nursing leadership potential and one self-evaluation submitted by the applicant
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
Applicants whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency per the Graduate College requirement and all requirements for the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, if considered an international student.
An interview with with a representative of the specialty area is required.
A current unencumbered license is required. If clinical practice will occur outside of Arizona, the student must have a current unencumbered license in the state where clinical practice will be conducted. If clinical practice will occur within Arizona, the student must have a current unencumbered Arizona license to practice as a registered nurse. All students must have current certification as an advanced practice nurse.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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DNPNursing@asu.edu
602-496-0937
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