DNP Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at George Washington University

Programme overview

The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) in the field of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner prepares graduates to function as nurses at the highest level of clinical practice, translating knowledge into practice, applying policy, and designing, implementing, and evaluating innovations to improve healthcare systems and patient-centered outcomes. Registered nurses are offered an opportunity to expand their scope of practice to include the care of individuals, families, and groups with psychiatric and mental health needs.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes NURS 6208 Biostatistics for Health Care Research; NURS 6220 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology; NURS 6222 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; NURS 6233 Genetics for Healthcare Providers; NURS 6234 Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended A personal statement describing your career goals relative to the doctoral study. You should include a general idea for your DNP project. Your vision for your post-DNP contributions to advance the nursing profession through scholarship and evidence-based practice must be emphasized in the statement Also, briefly describe your professional nursing practice and indicate any current or previous leadership roles. The applicants with a clear idea of a potential DNP project and the ability of the project to enhance/improve/contribute to nursing practice will be given preference for admission. Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Nur

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.gwu.edu/admissions-aid

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