Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.)

D.N.P. Core Course Requirements: 22 Credits

• NURG 700 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing Practice (3)
• NURG 701 - Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
• NURG 702 - Biostatistics (3)
• NURG 703 - Information Systems and Technology (3)
• NURG 704 - Policy for Population Health (3)
• NURG 705 - Leadership, Economics, and Quality (3)
• NURG 760 - DNP Project I (2)
• NURG 761 - DNP Project II (2)

Advanced Practice Courses - Psychiatric Mental Health NP: 19 Credits

• NURG 746 - Advanced Practice Practicum I (2)
• NURG 771 - Psychiatric Mental Health I (3)
• NURG 772 - Psychiatric Mental Health II (3)
• NURG 773 - Psychiatric Mental Health II Clinical (4)
• NURG 774 - Psychiatric Mental Health III (3)
• NURG 775 - Psychiatric Mental Health III Clinical (4)

Additional Education Courses - Optional: 9 Credits

NOTE: Individuals who desire a role as an educator may choose to take three of the following additional education courses.

• NURG 710 - Teaching-Learning Principles (3)
• NURG 711 - Nurse Faculty Role in Curriculum Development (3) or
• NURG 712 - Nurse Faculty Role in Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation (3)
• NURG 713 - Nurse Faculty Role in Clinical Education (3)
• NURG 715 - Nurse Faculty Role Transition (3)

Total Required Credits: 41 Credits