Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Help meet the world's growing demand for psychiatric and mental health services
As an RN, you’ve already dedicated your life to helping others. Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program gives you the tools to broaden that impact. We go beyond the clinical basics, teaching you how to use holistic, psychotherapeutic frameworks to truly understand and care for your patients—from their first diagnosis through long-term recovery.
"I realized I had found the part of nursing where I could make a meaningful impact in a way that aligned with who I am."
Meredith Dunn
MSN '25
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, along with our virtual learning platform, allows you access to a growing network of alumni and industry partners that can help transform your career.
| Ready for the Next Level?The program of study provides the coursework, academic rigor and experiences needed to open up the doors of opportunity. |
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| Build Your NetworkTake 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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| Learn Online for Greater BalanceWe welcome and encourage online engagement. Students have access to an academic advisor, approachable faculty and a learning environment intentionally crafted for excellence, while helping to maintain your work/life/school balance. |
Pathway
Options
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.
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.
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
Solid Foundation
Synthesize knowledge of nursing practice, theory and research as a foundation for advanced nursing practice.
Industry Impact for Better Care
Promote positive changes in health care delivery and nursing practice.
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.
| Online LearningPrograms are delivered in an online format and are skillfully designed by our instructional designers to be both readily comprehensible and engaging. |
| Exceptional FacultyOur faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in nursing who actively engage and inspire students to improve global health care for all. |
| Flexible FormatOnline courses are asynchronous, allowing the program to adapt to your needs and fit into your busy schedule. |
| Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community to prepare our students to facilitate value-based health care delivery. |