Post-Master's DNP With Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Training
Students must have a master's degree with a family nurse practitioner specialization, meet the criteria of the post-master's DNP and have a graduate-level nursing theory course.
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 43
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Admission Requirements
- Complete a NursingCAS application prior to the established deadline
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts to NursingCAS
- Applicant must hold a Master of Science in nursing and be certified as a family nurse practitioner
- Minimum cumulative master's GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submission of proof of current unencumbered APRN licensure
- Submission of a resume or curriculum vitae to NursingCAS
- Submission of a personal statement to NursingCAS
- Submission of three reference forms via NursingCAS
- One must be from your current manager
- Two preferably from nurses holding a graduate degree in nursing or a related field
Admission and Enrollment Requirements
- Successful completion of an applicant interview (invitation only)
- Master of Science in nursing and be certified as a family nurse practitioner
- Minimum cumulative master’s GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Current unencumbered APRN licensure in the state where you plan to complete your practicum experience.
- Please note: If you live anywhere in or around the St. Louis metro area, we strongly encourage you to hold an active Illinois and Missouri license.
- Successful completion of graduate level statistics course with a grade of B or better within six years
- Successful completion of a graduate level nursing theory course
- Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal background check, as specified by the School of Nursing, to be performed prior to enrollment.
Applicants may follow up with the School of Nursing at 618-650-3930 or nursing@siue.edu for additional questions or to check the status of their application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is October 15 for spring applicants and February 1 for fall applicants. Applications may still be accepted after these deadlines if space allows.
Graduation Requirements
Doctoral students in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner option must complete all courses with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, which includes successful completion of all clinical practicum experiences. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students must also successfully complete a DNP project.
Curriculum
Post-Master's DNP Option for Family Nurse Practitioners
Fall Start, Slow Progression
Year 1 (Semester 1)
(3) NURS 641 Psychiatric Interviewing for Nurse Practitioners
(3) NURS 604 Evaluating Evidence for Improving Practice/Health Care Outcomes
6-Total Credits
Year 1 (Semester 2)
(3) NURS 640 Neurobiology and Clinical Psychopharmacology
(3) NURS 606 Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
6-Total Credits
Year 1 (Semester 3)
(3) NURS 617 Advanced Applications of Epidemiology in Practice
Year 2 (Semester 1)
(1) NURS 695a Introduction to DNP Projects
(3) NURS 601 Studies in Genomics and Ethics
4-Total Credits
Year 2 (Semester 2)
(2) NURS 695p Doctoral Practice Project (phase a,b)
(5) NURS 642 Psychiatric Mental Health I
7-Total Credits
Year 2 (Semester 3)
(2) NURS 695p Doctoral Practice Project (phase c)
(5) NURS 643 Psychiatric Mental Health II
7-Total Credits
Year 3 (Semester 1)
(3) NURS 620 Health Care Informatics
(3) NURS 644 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Role Synthesis
6-Total Credits
Year 3 (Semester 2)
(4) NURS 695p Doctoral Practice Project (phase d,e)
Total Hours 43
Total Clinical Hours 540
Immersion Experience
Students who are admitted to the program attend a three-day immersion the first year and a two-day immersion the second year. Attendance is mandatory for these two immersions. Additionally, students may have a required meeting for the oral presentation of their final DNP practice project.
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition and Fees 2024-2025
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (7 hours) | $4,732 | $940 | $5,661 |
| Spring, Year 1 (8 hours) | 5,408 | 892 | 6,300 |
| Summer, Year 1 (10 hours) | 6,760 | 1,116 | 7,876 |
| Fall, Year 2 (11 hours) | 7,436 | 1,347 | 8,783 |
| Spring, Year 2 (7 hours) | 4,732 | 841 | 5,573 |
| Total (43) | $ 29,068 | $5,125 | $ 34,193 |
Tuition is $676/credit hour and general student fees are $111.55/credit hour based on 2023-2024 rates. Program fees and course-specific fees may also be assessed and are included in the estimates above. Rates beyond summer 2024 are not yet approved and are subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate. DNP tuition is a specialized tuition rate that all students pay regardless of residency.
