University Center,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) - 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
48 months
A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program trains advanced practice nurses to specialize in psychiatric and behavioral health services. The curriculum provides nurses with essential clinical competencies to deliver holistic mental healthcare for patients of all ages.
Those who complete the DNP in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program gain the qualifications for leadership positions, helping improve mental healthcare systems, policies, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Saginaw Valley State University's DNP program requires at least 75 credits for BSN-to-DNP PMHNP candidates and 51 credits for MSN-to-DNP PMHNP candidates, with a gap analysis conducted. Students must fulfill 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical/practice hours, including 750 direct patient care hours, before graduating. The program must be finished within seven years from the initial DNP course enrollment 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