Hunter College Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MS)

New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MS) program focuses on training nurses to provide mental health care and treatment across diverse populations. It emphasizes evidence-based practices, advanced clinical skills, and theoretical knowledge essential for assessing and managing psychiatric disorders. This comprehensive program prepares students for certification as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as psychiatric nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, or counselors. Opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and community health organizations, addressing the growing demand for mental health professionals.

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing offers a 48-credit master of science (MS) program to prepare nurses for roles as advanced practice registered nurses delivering psychiatric and mental health services. Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners provide mental health treatment, preventive services, consultation, and leadership in hospitals, clinics, community settings, and private practice. Through coursework and 630 hours of supervised clinical experience, students learn to provide these services autonomously and collaborate with other mental health professionals.

Graduates of this program are eligible for New York State NP certification and meet the American Nurses Credentialing Center's educational requirements for national board certification. The program includes core courses in nursing and specialization courses that combine advanced knowledge with 630 hours of supervised clinical experience.

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