Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-DNP) in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides the highest professional qualification for nurses seeking to advance their careers in specialized patient care. The College of Nursing features four specialized tracks: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

This specialization equips advanced practice nurses to deliver complete psychiatric-mental health services to patients of all ages, including individuals, families, and groups in various clinical environments. Upon completion, graduates qualify to take the national certification exam for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. These professionals work alongside healthcare teams and are trained for diverse medical practice settings.