21 Mental Health Nursing Degree Programs

Mental Health Nursing aims to provide support and care for vulnerable individuals across the lifespan to meet their individual needs, combining nursing values with contemporary knowledge, expertise, communication, and interpersonal skills to form strong therapeutic relationships.

The MSc Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration) has been designed with graduates in mind, building upon the existing skills you achieved through your undergraduate degree, and applying them at masters level. One in every eight people in the world live with a mental disorder.

You’ll advance your post-master’s nursing career and graduate prepared for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification. Build valuable experiences in clinical—gaining the skills needed to work with clients with severe mental illnesses to determine health care needs. We’ll make it possible to further your education as a working professional with, customizable clinical, and part-time options.

Sacred Heart University's post-MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate prepares graduates for a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner career. The eligible applicant will need an MSN from an accredited MSN program, an unencumbered RN license and an interest in becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. This online 21-credit program allows for 1-on-1 student and faculty interaction and experiential learning.

Sacred Heart University's online MSN-PMHNP program is for the BSN-prepared nurse with an unencumbered RN license who wishes to advance their career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. This online, 42-credit program prepares students to assess, diagnose and treat patients' unique needs using psychotherapy, medication for mental health and substance use disorders, psychosocial assessments, emergency psychiatric care and more.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate curriculum seeks to develop graduated qualified advanced nurse practitioners who are well prepared to successfully work in psychiatric mental health-related settings and provide high-quality care according to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association standards for this speciality.

Get the credential you need to achieve Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in psychiatric mental health. In this CCNE-accredited program, you will develop the specialized skills to manage the care of patients with diverse mental health conditions. The curriculum is also designed to prepare you for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exam.

The program is designed for those looking to become expert mental health providers through advanced education and clinical training. Students will learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of p...

George Mason University's CCNE-accredited Post-Master's Graduate Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the rising demand for mental health services. This 23-credit hybrid program combines online and on-campus learning, with hands-on training from expert faculty. Completed in three to five semesters, it equips students to give evidence-based psychiatric care, advocate for system improvements, and move confidently into the PMHN

Ohio University's Post-Graduate Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate certificate is designed for those who already hold a Master's degree in nursing and seek to attain the advanced practice role of the PMHNP. The 20-credit-hour, three-semester program features track-specific content that meets the core competencies and clinical hour requirements for PMHNPs set forth by the CCNE and can lead to specialized advanced practice certification eligibility.

George Mason University's Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses for the highest level of practice, emphasizing leadership, evidence-based care, and advocacy. Taught by faculty who are experienced nurses, our rigorous coursework and clinical experiences help you gain the advanced expertise to improve patient outcomes. With four concentrations available, George Mason empowers you to tailor your studies and graduate with a specialized degree for the next step in your career.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing program is designed to prepare students for advanced roles in mental health care. It covers a wide range of topics including assessment, intervention, and recovery ...

The Nursing (Mental Health) BSc at the University of Leeds is designed for those passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals facing mental health challenges. This programme focu...

The Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health Nursing is designed to prepare students for specialized roles in mental health care within forensic settings. The program focuses on developing skills to...

The Nursing D.N.P. program with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner prepares advanced practice nurses to provide comprehensive mental health care across diverse populations...