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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • The top-ranked Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty, within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, prepares nurses to address the healthcare needs of individuals with psychiatric disorders who may have co-morbid substance use problems or medical conditions requiring referrals or collaboration for treatment.
  • All graduates are prepared to work with diverse populations across the lifespan, with clinical coursework ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics and an optional sub-specialty in perinatal mental health.
  • Graduates are prepared to apply to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as a family PMHNP.
  • After passing the ANCC exam graduate may apply for registration in Washington State as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with prescriptive authority.

Contact us

Rica O'Connor, PhD, RN
E-mail: roc@uw.edu

Patty Betrus, PhD, RN
E-mail: katy@uw.edu

Rebecca Wood, MSW
E-mail: rew@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 543-8572

Subspecialty

Apply

For general application and admissions questions, contact:

Academic Services
UW School of Nursing
Phone: (206) 543-8736 or 1 (800) 759-NURS
E-mail: Contact Us

PMHNP Additional Information and Pictures

 

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"Getting the DNP brought my nursing career to the next level! As a Nurse Practitioner I can diagnose and treat people and the DNP prepared me to diagnose and treat our healthcare system."

 

-Program Graduate

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Click here to learn more about Donna's experience in th DNP program.
Click here to learn more about Erika's experience in th DNP program.

 

 

 

 

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PMHNP DNP Brochure

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