Online Psychiatric Nursing Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) is learner-centred, innovative, and accessible, and offers a contextually relevant curriculum.
The balance between liberal and professional education offers depth and breadth of studies, a global perspective, and an opportunity to enhance knowledge, skills and other professional attributes in such areas as community mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, the criminal justice system, addictions and substance abuse, application of therapeutic modalities, nursing research, and leadership.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an approved diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing. In addition, applicants must:
• Have successfully completed the Canadian Registration Examination for Psychiatric Nurses and be actively registered as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Canada.
• OR
• Have active registration as a psychiatric/mental health nurse in another country.
• AND
• Present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Provisional Admission

Provisional admission may be assigned to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing and has been offered admission to the program in the above regular admission category. The offer of provisional admission is based on the specified condition within the regular admission category that must be satisfied within the first term of enrolment by the date specified in the offer. Access to courses, activities, and /or field placement or clinical studies may be limited until all provisional requirements are met.
English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar Applicable to all admission categories
Spoken English Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar Applicable to all admission categories

Within the first term of study, applicants must successfully complete the following courses (or equivalent), each with a minimum grade of C-:
- ENGL 102 Analysis and Argument OR ENGL 108 Introduction to Language and Literature
- NURS 340 Health Assessment

Conditionally accepted applicants are required to submit the following:
- Current, clear security clearance by the academic document deadline.

Applicants who have two or more unsatisfactory academic records from any post-secondary program or institution will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the program. For the purpose of admission or re-admission, an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation 'required to withdraw' or equivalent.

Other Fees

• $53 Application Fees

• $700 Books & Supplies

Notes

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation.

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) will equip you with the skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in primary health care. It is available in two degree tracks:

BSN to DNP
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- Intended for Bachelor-prepared RN’s who wish to pursue the DNP

- 4-year full-time program and part-time option available

- Requires 78-91 credit hours

- Concentrations available in Adult-Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

MSN to DNP
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- Intended for Master’s-prepared nurses who are already Certified Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Clinical Nurse Specialists, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

- 2-4 year, part-time program

- Requires 33-36 credit hours

- Also available for Nurse Practitioners is a Post Graduate Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

FLEXIBILITY:
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This program is taught in a distance-learning (online) format with minimal campus visits required approximately once per year (less for MSN to DNP students). In addition, practicum courses require clinical site visits that are determined by the clinical instructor.

Clinical courses are arranged in your area, so it is convenient for you to gain practical experience.

UM-Flint Nursing faculty make themselves available to students outside the normal class schedule, with flexible office hours and online availability.

Entry Requirements

The number of individuals admitted into the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is limited. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing* or Master of Science in Nursing (with certification) from an accredited college or university with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (3.5 for graduate work)
BSN to DNP Applicants: Current RN license in the United States

- MSN to DNP Applicants: Current license as advanced practice nurse

- BSN to DNP Applicants: College-level Chemistry with grade of C or better

- All applicants: College-level Statistics with grade of C or better

- At least one year RN experience is preferred

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The Nursing Education concentration is designed to prepare students to meet established nurse educator competencies in one of five advanced clinical-focused areas: Adult Health Nursing; Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing; Critical Care Nursing; Women's Health & Perinatal Nursing; and Pediatric Nursing (currently not offered). Students acquire knowledge, develop skills, and internalize values needed for success as a nurse educator in areas such as:

- Teaching as a faculty member in a pre-licensure program
- Continuing education for clinical staff
- Patient education

A firm foundation in teaching/learning principles, curriculum/program development and evaluation, methods to evaluate learning, and implementation of the educator role prepares graduates to assume these responsibilities with competence and confidence.

Entry Requirements

1. Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which the clinical assignments are completed. Appropriate licensure must be obtained during the first semester following admission to the program.

2. Bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. TOEFL score of 600 if native language is not English.

4. Submission of all application documentation required by the Graduate School at the home campus to which the student is referred. Application requirements will vary slightly among the six TBR universities. Required documentation may include a resume or CV; a discussion of prior professional experience; future career goals; reasons for pursuing graduate study; and recommendations from persons familiar with the applicant's academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice, specifying in detail the applicant's capabilities for graduate study and for future practice as an advanced practice nurse.

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At Gonzaga, our goal is to help you develop personally and professionally. As a result, you will graduate with a quality education from a well-respected institution and emerge practice-ready, rigorously trained, and poised to influence positive change. Founded in our Jesuit ethos, our mission is to deliver leaders who live and practice Cura Personalis – caring for the whole person.

The Post-Bacc DNP offers three pathways for obtaining nurse practitioner certification and licensure:

Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) from bachelor’s level courses of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

An official transcript from every college and university and/or nursing program attended (only courses from accredited institutions will be accepted)

Curriculum vitae (CV).

Three letters of recommendation. (sent from within the online application)

- Two must be from a colleague/supervisor who is able to evaluate current competency in nursing and the candidate’s potential for advanced practice (clinical or leadership depending on area of practice) at the most advanced level.

- Applicants are strongly encouraged to have one letter from a former college/university nursing professor who can attest to the candidate’s potential for academic success in a doctoral program.

- Letters must be signed and on letterhead. Recommendation letters will be uploaded through the online application portal by the recommender.

A 500-word personal statement that addresses:

- Reasons for pursuing a DNP degree and how Gonzaga University’s DNP program will prepare the candidate to meet his or her professional goals

- Personal and professional strengths

- Professional experiences

- Interest in specific track within DNP program (FNP, PMHNP, or A/GNP)

Current Registered Nurse license

GRE exam scores (completed within the last five years). See the Test Preparation page for more information.

Non-native English speakers are required to provide proof of English proficiency. Gonzaga accepts the following:

- Score of 6.5 or better on the IELTS

- Official TOEFL score of at least 88 ibt or 580 pbt

If you would like to petition for transfer of credits from another doctoral program please fill out the Permission to Transfer Graduate Credits form through the Registrar’s office and submit with accompanying syllabus or course description and official transcripts – students may transfer up to 15 credits (for post-baccalaureate DNP pathway) from an accredited doctoral program.

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The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program prepares nurses as expert providers of health care to patients with psychiatric or psychosocial issues across health care settings. The primary focus of the program is to prepare the graduate to promote, maintain, supervise and restore mental health, identify health risks, and assess, diagnose, and manage mental health issues. The ability to function as an educator, leader, consultant, advocate, and change agent is an essential to the development of clinical expertise in this role.

Graduate Curriculum Objectives
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- Integrate clinical prevention and population health concepts in the provision of evidence-based, culturally relevant healthcare.

- Incorporate knowledge from nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations

- Translate relevant research to improve practice and associated health outcomes for diverse populations.

- Demonstrate leadership skills in the provision of high quality health care and within the context of an interprofessional team.

- Integrate current and emerging technologies into the delivery of safe, quality care.

- Interpret the effect of legal and regulatory processes on nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and outcomes.

- Apply ethical analysis and social responsibility to delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations.

- Demonstrate cultural competence to improve patient and population outcomes.

- Demonstrate behaviors of professional engagement and life-long learning in the provision of quality health care.

Entry Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing (non-nursing bachelor degrees, see Clinical Practice Portfolio below)*

- Minimum of one year's recent relevant experience (preferred)

- Unofficial transcripts from all college/universities attended

- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

- Current professional Registered Nurse license

- Three credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (by advisement)

- Three credit undergraduate course in Statistics (by advisement)

Clinical Practice Portfolio - Applicants to a master's program with a non-nursing bachelor's degree are required to submit a clinical practice portfolio to be evaluated for baccalaureate-level nursing competencies once they have been admitted to a program. The Clinical Practice Portfolio fee is $300. If the portfolio does not meet academic standards, the student cannot be matriculated.

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