Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Care for the Full Spectrum of Patient Needs with Liberty’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
To help nursing professionals get the specialized mental health training they need to minister to all of their patients’ needs, Liberty University developed the online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For nursing professionals with a Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner certification with experience in the field, this Doctor of Nursing track can help establish further advanced training in nursing administration, nursing care best practices, and mental health that can help support patient outcomes while providing a pathway to sit for additional, specialized certification.
On both a national and global level, there is a high need for Christ-filled nurses specializing in mental health to serve in professional mental health roles. This growing career field needs individuals like you to meet the needs of psychiatric patients, equipped to tackle any issue which may arise with professionalism and decorum. You can work to obtain the skills required for providing patient care with the mastery needed in the field. This program is an excellent choice for nurse practitioners, who have already acquired licensure, to complete a DNP degree.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
If you have any questions, you may reach the School of Nursing at LUSONDNP@liberty.edu or by calling (434) 592-6505.
What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Program?
- Clinical psychopharmacology
- Psychotherapeutic theories and frameworks
- Theoretical application for advanced practice nursing
Liberty’s DNP program which focuses on psychiatric mental health is designed to provide you with the opportunity to obtain the education necessary for the American Nurse Credentialing Center Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam. Each of your DNP classes will help you develop the ability and skills to provide patient care with a level of expertise required in the industry.
Through the completion of your DNP training, you will be able to further your career as a leader prepared to address the critical shortage of mental health care providers in the United States and around the world.
Potential Careers with a Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree
- Behavioral health clinics
- Correctional facilities
- Domestic violence shelters
- General practitioners’ offices
- Hospitals
- Inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facilities
- Mental health agencies
- Private practices
- Residential treatment centers
- Veteran psychiatric facilities
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Benefits
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years.* While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The online nursing Program (Doctor of Nursing Practice) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
*Please note: Effective Spring 2022, tuition rates for Liberty’s PMHNP programs have increased. For details, please see our tuition and fees page: https://www.liberty.edu/online/tuition-and-fees/.
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
Online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
CCNE
