University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Las Vegas, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program offers advanced training for nursing professionals. This program prepares graduates to deliver specialized mental health care, including assessment and diagnosis, to various populations, across a duration of two years. The curriculum combines academic coursework with clinical practice to ensure comprehensive learning and skill development.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, working in diverse healthcare settings. Other potential roles include mental health consultant, clinical nurse specialist, or positions in education and policy related to mental health. This degree opens pathways for advanced clinical practice and leadership in psychiatric nursing.

The School of Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the safe, effective, and efficient advanced practice of nursing. Please consult the State Authorization Reciprocity information for online degree programs. The online MSN program uses a variety of teaching strategies designed to actively engage students. Two-day orientation sessions are held on campus before the beginning of each fall semester to enhance the connections among students and with the nursing faculty.

The MSN program builds on the education of a clinical practice generalist and prepares an advanced practice nurse. The educational experience prepares students to validate and expand research findings through application of theory and scientific inquiry. Graduates are expected to function collaboratively and independently in an advanced practice role with various populations and primary care settings.

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