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MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Become a versatile expert in treating mental health issues

The MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses who have at least one year of nursing experience to effectively provide care and prescribe medication for patients with mental health issues.

57 Credits Engaging Curriculum

2-3 Years Time to Complete

Provide quality care to vulnerable populations

This program is designed for working nurses who want to further their education and expand their current roles to work across the patient lifespan and healthcare spectrum and care for vulnerable populations in a multitude of settings without sacrificing hands-on experience through clinical practice.

The MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offers:
  • Full-time and part-time tracks that may be completed in just over two or three years respectively.

  • A flexible curriculum that allows students to complete all of their coursework online. Clinical hours may be completed in your home state.*

  • Hands-on clinical experience through three, one-week immersions completed on campus in our state-of-the-art facilities.

  • The option of seamlessly transitioning into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program without losing any credits or duplicating any coursework within two years of completing the MSN.

*Due to state regulations, the clinical hours for Quinnipiac's nurse practitioner programs may not be completed within the state of New York. The School of Nursing is available to assist with securing placements within the state of Connecticut.

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Your Future is Bright

Quinnipiac's MS in Nursing makes it easy to accelerate your career success.

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#9 Top Ranked

Our School of Nursing was ranked #9 in New England by the Nursing School Almanac in 2024.

95% Well-Positioned

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing found 95% of 2023 MSN graduates nationwide reported finding a job within six months of graduation.

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$122,031 Higher Salary

The estimated average salary for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners nationwide is $122,031. (Payscale, 2025)

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