University Center,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) - Dual Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Detroit United States | Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
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Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offering a dual focus in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced, interdisciplinary curriculum that trains nurses for dual certification. This program provides graduates with the skills to deliver comprehensive, integrated care throughout patients' lives, encompassing both psychological well-being and general health services.
Students who complete the DNP with dual PMHNP/FNP specialization gain the qualifications to assume leadership positions, driving improvements in mental healthcare systems, policy development, and evidence-based clinical approaches.
Saginaw Valley State University's DNP curriculum requires at least 91 credit hours for BSN-to-DNP candidates pursuing the dual FNP/PMHNP track. Participants must fulfill a minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical/practice hours, including 750 direct patient care hours, to graduate. The entire DNP program must be completed within seven years from the initial enrolled course at SVSU.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Completed application for graduate admission to the DNP Degree program
Graduated from an accredited BSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all nursing and prerequisite coursework with all official transcripts.
Unencumbered RN license
Curriculum vitae or resume
College statistics course with grade of C or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses.
DNP Essay Goal Statement with literature support - 1000 to 1250 words in length following APA format including four scholarly references from the literature.
Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
Identify your professional career plans and goals.
Include potential interest areas for the doctoral project.
Explain your understanding of the DNP degree and the purpose of a practice doctorate degree.
Discussion with the Graduate Nursing Coordinator.
Letters of recommendation are not required but may be requested at the discretion of the graduate nursing coordinator.
Official TOEFL results with a score of 92 (Internet-based) or an IELTS score of 7.0. in each skill area
TOEFL - PBT - overall 580
Graduated from an accredited BSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all nursing and prerequisite coursework with all official transcripts.
Unencumbered RN license
Curriculum vitae or resume
College statistics course with grade of C or higher equivalent to approved SVSU courses.
DNP Essay Goal Statement with literature support - 1000 to 1250 words in length following APA format including four scholarly references from the literature.
Provide your reason(s) for pursuing a DNP practice degree.
Identify your professional career plans and goals.
Include potential interest areas for the doctoral project.
Explain your understanding of the DNP degree and the purpose of a practice doctorate degree.
Discussion with the Graduate Nursing Coordinator.
Letters of recommendation are not required but may be requested at the discretion of the graduate nursing coordinator.
Official TOEFL results with a score of 92 (Internet-based) or an IELTS score of 7.0. in each skill area
TOEFL - PBT - overall 580
Tuition
USD
15,160