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DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The DNP in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner prepares graduates for advanced clinical practice as organizational systems thinkers and leaders in practice innovation, quality and safety. Post-BS entry requires 84 credits and 1,075 clinical hours plus 400 hours in the DNP Project; Advanced Standing for NPs and CNMs is 36 credits and 400 clinical hours.

Faculty: Rory Meyers College of Nursing  |  Duration: Post-BS to DNP: 15 semesters in the sample plan (84 credits); Advanced Standing: 7 semesters (36 credits); must be completed within 7 years  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Specialty courses include individual, group, couple and family psychotherapy, advanced psychopharmacology, substance-related and addictive disorders, and adult/geriatric and child/adolescent psychiatric APN theory and practica. These are combined with DNP core courses in epidemiology, evidence-based practice, genetics, health policy, finance, quality and informatics, and the DNP Project seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application for our DNP programs is now available. All applicants to our DNP programs are required to submit the following documents at the time of application: One (1) transcript from each post-secondary school attended. We can review applications with unofficial transcripts. Admitted students will be asked to submit official transcripts prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers. Resume. A two- to three-page personal statement. At least two (2) letters of recommendation. RN (and NP, where applicable) license and registration certificate. Applicants may submit an application with an out-of-state license, but admitted students must obtain a New York State RN/NP license prior to beginning coursework at NYU Meyers.

Duration: Post-BS to DNP: 15 semesters in the sample plan (84 credits); Advanced Standing: 7 semesters (36 cre

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