DoctorateNursing - Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Practice Postbaccalaureate degree program at Wichita State
offers nurse practitioner specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology/Acute
Care, Family, or Psychiatric / Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum.

Learn how WSU's DNP - Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is the
right fit for you.

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has
a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping
you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Inside the Program

As a student in the School of Nursing, you will receive an interactive experience
with state-of-the-art simulation mannequins in a realistic and safe environment.

The lifelike actions of the mannequins simulate a variety of symptoms and scenarios,
including childbirth, seizures, blood pressure problems and bleeding.

Curriculum

The psychiatric / mental health (PMHNP) curriculum will prepare you for a career in
the assessment, management, diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychiatric disorders
and mental health problems—in mental health centers, psychiatric offices, hospitals
and long-term care.

The program consists of 74 credit hours. To graduate, you’ll also complete a DNP evidence-based
project and an oral defense.

Careers

A nursing degree from Wichita State will give you the knowledge and practical skills
for high-paying, high-demand nursing careers in diverse health care settings such
as hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, schools and government.