Florida Atlantic鈥檚 PMHNP program stands out for its holistic, caring-based philosophy and its commitment to hands-on learning. The curriculum is 100% online, making it accessible for working nurses, and includes 780 hours of required clinical practice in South Florida. You鈥檒l benefit from expert faculty, dedicated clinical placements, and a nationally ranked program that prepares you for certification and real-world impact. Clinical sites are arranged for you, so you can focus on building your skills and serving the community.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Post Graduate Certificate
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
1. Prepare advanced practice nurses to deliver holistic, evidence-based psychiatric mental health care across the lifespan.
2. Develop clinical leaders who can assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions in diverse settings.
3. Foster a commitment to lifelong learning, ethical practice and advocacy for mental health.
2. Develop clinical leaders who can assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions in diverse settings.
3. Foster a commitment to lifelong learning, ethical practice and advocacy for mental health.
1. Demonstrate advanced skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
2. Provide safe, effective and compassionate care to individuals, families and groups with mental health needs.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve mental health outcomes.
4. Qualify for national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
2. Provide safe, effective and compassionate care to individuals, families and groups with mental health needs.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve mental health outcomes.
4. Qualify for national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this program does not require the GRE.
Yes, the curriculum is 100% on-line.
No, we will find a clinical site and preceptor for you, however please note that all of our clinical sites are located in South Florida only (Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Due to all of the legalities involved we do not allow students to find their own clinical site.
Yes, however you will need some flexibility with your supervisor / work schedule in order to complete the 780 clinical hours that are required for this program.
Beth M. King, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Professor (tenured)
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Memory and Wellness Center
Joseph Lotito
Graduate Advisor III
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Academic Advising | Staff
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