Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialty track at the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston provides you with the advanced training to work with individuals, groups, and families across the lifespan in a variety of professional settings. When you graduate, you will be eligible to take the PMHNP certification examination offered by the American Nurse Credentialing Center.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track at a Glance
Our flexible, hybrid PMHNP specialty track is designed for working nurses. Through online courses and clinical rotations, you will connect with faculty and classmates. Upon completion, you can apply to take the national certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Once certified, you can then apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Texas.
Spring and Fall
5-10 semesters
29-30 hours for post-graduate; 79 hours for BSN-DNP
Online and on-campus, with one in-person day each month.
Part- or full-time
Among the lowest in the state
Affordable Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program is not only among the highest ranked in the state and nation, but also among the most affordable. You can also apply for merit- and need-based scholarships through Cizik School of Nursing to help you financially as you complete the PMHNP specialty track.