Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Expand your scope of practice to treat those with psychiatric and mental health needs


Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program offers registered nurses the opportunity to expand their scope of practice to include the care of individuals, families and select client populations with psychiatric and mental health needs.

Our program prepares you to use psychotherapeutic frameworks to provide a holistic perspective from which to assess, diagnose, treat, manage and evaluate acute and chronic mental illnesses.

  
 

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Why GW Nursing?

As one of the top-ranked nursing schools in the nation, GW Nursing is proud to offer innovative educational programs led by top-tier faculty, supported by the latest in health care technology. We offer master’s, doctoral and certificate programs that will advance your practice and make it possible to succeed in providing high-quality, compassionate health care. Our presence in the greater Washington, DC region, and across the world, allows you access to a growing network of alumni and industry partners that can help transform your career.

 

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Enhance Your Career

The program of study provides the coursework, academic rigor and experiences needed to open up the doors of opportunity.

 

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Professional Networking

Take advantage of professional networking opportunities by interacting with fellow classmates from all over the country as well as faculty members who are nationally recognized leaders in their fields.

 

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Supportive Online Learning

We welcome and encourage online engagement. Students have access to an academic advisor, approachable faculty and a learning environment intentionally crafted for excellence.

 


 

Pathway
Options

  

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Master of Science
in Nursing

MSN: PMHNP

Offers BSN-prepared registered nurses the opportunity to expand their scope of practice and receive additional certification as an APRN.

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Doctor of
Nursing Practice 

DNP: PMHNP (Post BSN)

Equips registered nurses to function as doctorally prepared nurses; expanding their scope of practice to include the care of those with psychiatric and mental health needs.

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Graduate
Certificate

Certificate: PMHNP (Post MSN)

Offers registered nurses that already have an advanced degree the opportunity to expand their scope of practice and receive additional certification.

 

 

Program Highlights

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Solid Foundation

Synthesize knowledge of nursing practice, theory and research as a foundation for advanced nursing practice.

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Networking Opportunities

Build an interdisciplinary professional network that includes collaboration and teamwork.

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Industry Impact

Promote positive changes in health care delivery and nursing practice.

 

 

Ranked #8 for Best Online Master's Programs, Grad Nursing, USNWR 2023
Ranked #28 for Best Grad Schools, Doctor of Nursing Practice, USNWR 2024
Ranked #19 for Best Grad Schools, Master's Degree in Nursing, USNWR 2024

 

 

Focused on your future

GW Nursing is committed to effecting change in our health care system by developing the nurse leaders of tomorrow and maintaining connections with the world's most influential health organizations, such as the National Institutes of Health. Our students study the world as they work to improve it and we make sure they have the skills and resources to do so.

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Online Learning

Programs are delivered in an online format and are skillfully designed by our instructional designers to be both readily comprehensible and engaging.

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Exceptional Faculty

Our faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in nursing who actively engage and inspire students to improve global health care for all.

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Flexible Format

Online courses are asynchronous, allowing the program to adapt to your needs and fit into your busy schedule.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community to prepare our students to facilitate value-based health care delivery.

 

 

Cynthia Awadzi
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"Because of the education I received at GW Nursing...employers were eager to contact me when I posted my resume!"


Cynthia Awadzi

MSN '18