{"id":834,"date":"2026-04-14T15:11:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partnerships-edx.preprod.twoyou.co\/tuitionio\/?post_type=course&#038;p=834"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:11:39","slug":"fisher-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-program-online","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/partnerships-edx.preprod.twoyou.co\/tuitionio\/course\/fisher-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-program-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisher Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program | Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advance your expertise in mental health care through the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. This Master of Science in Nursing program specialization prepares nurses to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions across diverse populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No GRE required for admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasis on psychiatric assessment and treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>600 clinical hours with practical experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part-time study with flexible online learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for national nurse practitioner certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About this program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. The program emphasizes patient-centred, evidence-based practice, enabling graduates to support individuals experiencing psychiatric and behavioral health challenges in various clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Curriculum overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curriculum emphasizes advanced psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Students gain expertise in managing mental health issues using both therapeutic and pharmacological methods. The coursework is integrated with clinical training to ensure students are ready for certification and professional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online learning experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program combines live online classes with interactive coursework and supervised clinical placements. Students engage with faculty and peers while gaining practical experience in their communities. On-campus immersions provide additional opportunities for simulation-based and applied learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Admissions and career outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a current RN licence, and relevant clinical experience. Admissions are assessed holistically, and GRE scores are not required. 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