DNP in Nursing with Emphasis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)
Students who pursue the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) area of study will deliver evidence-based advanced primary mental health care to individuals of all ages including children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. PMHNPs engage in independent and interdependent decision-making, manage psychotropic medications, and deliver psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational interventions.
Degree Requirements
| Core Courses | ||
| NURSE 7050 | Introduction to Scholarly Writing | 2 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 2 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8100 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8830 | Informatics Applications and Innovations in Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURSE 8910 | Translational Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSE 8920 | Quality, Safety, and Performance Outcomes | 3 |
| NURSE 8930 | Health Program Design and Management | 3 |
| NURSE 9080 | DNP Residency Project | 3 |
| NURSE 9087 | Leadership and Transformational Role Institute | 2 |
| Emphasis Area Requirements | ||
| NURSE 7120 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURSE 7130 | Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURSE 7140 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8010 | Family Dynamics and Intervention | 2 |
| NURSE 8089 | Transition to APRN Practice | 1 |
| NURSE 8310 | Health Disparities of Rural and Other Underserved Populations | 3 |
| NURSE 8610 | Diagnostics and Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Nurses | 4 |
| NURSE 8620 | Brief Individual and Family Psychotherapy | 4 |
| NURSE 8630 | Geriatric Mental Health Assessment and Treatment | 2.5 |
| NURSE 8635 | Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders | 2.5 |
| NURSE 8640 | Group Therapy and Social Skills Training | 3 |
| NURSE 8680 | Pediatric Mental Health Assessment and Treatment | 3.5 |
| NURSE 9070 | DNP Clinical Residency | 1-5 |
| Electives - As needed to reach 72 credit hours. | ||
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the DNP in Nursing and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.