BSN to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP) – Primarily Online
Designed for Licensed RNs Seeking an Online DNP
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track is a BSN-entry Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of North Florida created for licensed registered nurses ready to advance their practice. This primarily online pathway is designed for working professionals with only required campus visits during the first semester.
The curriculum for the program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN's) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education 6th edition (2022). The program objectives build upon those for the masters in a nursing program.
All of our PMHNP Core courses have met the high quality standards designation for online course design.
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Who Should Pursue the BSN to PMHNP (DNP)?
The BSN to PMHNP (DNP) track is designed to prepare students with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills needed to deliver best practices and comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. This track includes 94 credits and 1,140 clinical hours.
The clinical component focuses on the mental health care needs of individuals and families in outpatient, inpatient, and private practice settings. The program is delivered primarily online, with courses following traditional full-length semesters. This program is offered only as a full-time enrollment option.
There are 16 seats available each fall semester beginning in Fall 2026.
Support and Resources for Online Students
Candidates seeking online, distance learning options who do not reside in Florida are encouraged to first review the State Authorization page for distance learning before making application. This program prepares students for licensure in the state of Florida. To be admitted, students must be located in Florida or intend to seek employment in Florida.
Below are several tools and resources to review:
Application Deadlines
| Fall June 1 |
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