Long Island M.S. in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Utilize your skills in the world of psychiatric mental health.

Prepare to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with a Master of Science from St. Joseph’s University, New York. Our graduate-level curriculum is comprehensive and detail-oriented, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to offer psychiatric care to children, adolescence, adults and older adults. 

The 42-credit program will present you with theoretical and practical experience required to expand your scope of practice as well as become a leader as an advanced practice nurse. As you proceed through the program, learn and receive mentorship from SJNY’s highly experienced faculty while exploring subjects such as psychopharmacology, theories in psychiatric nursing, and mental and behavioral health among other studies. 

Meanwhile, experience extends beyond the traditional classroom setting with SJNY offering you opportunities to conduct research, attend and present at local and regional conferences, and network with a diverse set of health care professionals. 

Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and become certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), in addition to becoming licensed in New York state and/or any state in the USA as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP-P).

Apply today and join our M.S. in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program on the Long Island Campus. 

The M.S. in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Experience 

Job Opportunities: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment outlook for Nurse Practitioners is set to increase by 35% between 2025 and 2035. Psychiatric mental health nurses are the second-largest group of mental health professionals in the U.S. according to American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Expert Faculty: Receive guidance and mentorship from faculty with years of experience as educators and psychiatric mental health nurses. Their unique insight will you help navigate treating diverse patient populations as you further develop your skill set.

Alumni Network: Join a network of successful St. Joseph's University, New York nursing graduates who continue to excel in a variety of healthcare settings. Our alumni can provide a strong support system and valuable connections as you embark on your career.