DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Programme overview

Online BSN-to-DNP programme preparing nurses to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions across the lifespan. Combines online coursework, clinical practicums and on-campus and virtual immersions. Graduates are eligible for ANCC and AANP PMHNP certification.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing | Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice | Duration: 4-year plan of study (11 semesters); 73 credits | Intake: Fall (priority March 1, final July 1); Spring (December 1) | Study mode: online with on-campus immersions | Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

73 credits with 780 minimum clinical hours and 320 DNP project hours. Courses include Principles of Psychopharmacology, PMHNP Introductory Assessment, PMHNP Theory 1-4 with Practicums 1-4, and the DNP Project sequence.

Career pathways

Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner; eligible for national PMHNP certification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program; preferred GPA 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale; GRE not required; current unencumbered RN license (a New Jersey or Compact State license is required after acceptance and within the first semester); resume/CV; official transcripts of all prior college work; online application with fee; no minimum years of experience stated; two letters of reference (one from a former faculty member or professional colleague, at least one from a supervisor); personal statement of no more than 2 pages; interview may be offered. The programme does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship. Personal or character references from friends and family not accepted. Deadlines: Fall March 1/July 1; Spring December 1.

Intake: Fall (September) and Spring; Fall deadlines March 1 and July 1, Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 4-year plan (11 semesters); 73 credits

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/

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