Frontier Nursing University

Distance Education from the Birthplace of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing in America

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program PMHNP

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A focus on diverse, rural and underserved communities

At FNU, we exemplify the caring behaviors we hope to bring to the wider healthcare system.

A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse that seeks to improve mental health care and the overall health status of communities. With a focus on lifetime care for individuals, PMHNPs are committed to promoting mental health through assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral problems, mental disorders and comorbid conditions.

Read more in Top 4 Questions to Ask if You Are Considering Becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Specialty Track Overview

  • Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC).
  • Complete your coursework online.
  • Attend full- or part-time. FNU offers every course every term.
  • After earning your MSN at FNU, you can complete a DNP with an additional 21 credit hours.
  • Enjoy two brief on-campus immersion experiences.
  • Complete your clinical practicum in your home community.
  • 675 clinical hours for the MSN plus an additional 360 hours for the DNP.
  • View Program of Study.

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Doctorally-prepared Faculty

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Frontier Nursing University offers a graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty track that can be pursued full- or part-time while completing a Master of Science in Nursing or a Post-Graduate Certificate. After earning an MSN or certificate, you have the option to transition into our Companion Doctor of Nursing Practice program via a direct admission process.

With our distance education model, your home community serves as your classroom. FNU faculty are committed to being present and providing consistent support throughout the educational journey. Our flexible Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program allows you to complete courses online and complete a clinical practicum in your community.

"I was able to go to school at a pace that suited my family." - Gina Stephens, FNU Student

What Sets FNU Apart?

Exam Pass Rates

93% of our psychiatric-mental health care nurse practitioner students pass the national certification exam the first time.

A leader in distance education since 1989

Frontier Nursing University’s mission is built on nearly 80 years of experience in graduate nursing and midwifery education. FNU implemented a distance education model in 1989, allowing us to reach students in all 50 states.

We began offering the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty track in 2017 to address mental health care needs in rural and underserved populations.

Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC"Frontier has an indelible legacy of nurse practitioner education. As a PMHNP student at Frontier, you will develop lifelong relationships with faculty and staff that will support you throughout your professional journey. Our focus is on training competent and innovative practitioners that have a passion for serving their communities. Frontier is like no other, our mission is lived by both faculty and students. If you looking to build a legacy of service in your community, then Frontier is the place for you!”

- Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Department Chair of Psychiatric-Mental Health 

Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC"Frontier has an indelible legacy of nurse practitioner education. As a PMHNP student at Frontier, you will develop lifelong relationships with faculty and staff that will support you throughout your professional journey. Our focus is on training competent and innovative practitioners that have a passion for serving their communities. Frontier is like no other, our mission is lived by both faculty and students. If you looking to build a legacy of service in your community, then Frontier is the place for you!”

- Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Department Chair of Psychiatric-Mental Health 

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FNU will be closed for a winter holiday break beginning 12/24/21 and will reopen 1/3/22.  As a reminder, the Summer 2022 term application deadline is 1/19/22. Happy holidays and we look forward to working with you in 2022.