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. For more information on the Area of Study Information please see the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) page.
Degree Requirements
| NURSE 7010 | Biostatistical Foundations for Health Researchers | 3 |
| or STAT 7020 | Statistical Methods in the Health Sciences | |
| NURSE 7087 | Leadership and Technology Institute | 1 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 3 |
| NURSE 7120 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURSE 7130 | Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURSE 7140 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3.5 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8089 | Transition to APRN Practice | 1 |
| NURSE 8100 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8610 | Diagnostics and Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Nurses | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8620 | Brief Individual and Family Psychotherapy | 4 |
| NURSE 8640 | Group Therapy and Social Skills Training | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8680 | Pediatric Mental Health Assessment and Treatment | 3.5 |
| 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 9070 | DNP Clinical Residency | 1-5 |
| NURSE 9080 | DNP Residency Project | 1-3 |
| NURSE 9087 | Leadership and Transformational Role Institute | 2 |
| Electives - choose from the following: | ||
| NURSE 8010 | Family Dynamics and Intervention | 3 |
| NURSE 8720 | Symptom Management in Acute and Chronic Illness | 3-5 |
| NURSE 8854 | Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
| NURSE 8864 | Curriculum Development in Nursing | 3 |
| NURSE 8820 | Health Care Financial Management | 4 |
| ESC_PS 7087 | Seminar in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology | 1-3 |
| ESC_PS 7200 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8200 | Applied Positive Psychology | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8700 | Life/Career Coaching and Development | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8710 | Meaning In Work | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8720 | Community and Stewardship | 3 |
| ESC_PS 8730 | Positive Organizational Psychology | 3 |
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.