Academics

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration (PMHNP)



About the Program



Lincoln Memorial University’s (LMU) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration prepares nurses in an advanced practice role with competencies in mental health promotion and culturally competent clinical management of common conditions across the life span.The PMHNP concentration at LMU can be completed in 12 months of full-time study and requires 41 credit hours of graduate course work including 500 clinical hours. The Post-Master’s Certificate option is available.

Program Admission



Students may request full or part-time status. Part-time graduate nursing students must meet with their advisor to plan an individualized progression plan. This will help to ensure that course prerequisites and future course availability will be incorporated into the plan. A change in status from faculty advisor and a new progression plan must be designed (see LMU Graduate Student Nursing Handbook).
See the MSN Catalog for details regarding additional requirements for admitted students such as health status forms, proof of insurance, current immunizations, CPR certification, drug screens, and background checks.

  • Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
  • An overall academic record with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of "B" (3.0) or better.
  • Undergraduate coursework should have included an introductory statistics course and a basic computer course (or equivalents).
  • Competitive GRE scores on Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing are required.
  • Minimum of three recommendations from healthcare professionals who can rate the applicant’s potential. At least two must be from nursing professionals; one may be a professional in a related healthcare field.
  • A three-page letter to the Admissions Committee describing professional goals.
  • An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee is required for enrollment; clinical practicum may necessitate licensure in neighboring states.
  • Medical profile including immunizations record and urine drug screen completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment to the MSN program
  • Proof of health insurance.

Program Accreditation



LMU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The MSN degree program has received accreditation from National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). The MSN program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Certification



Students who successfully complete the graduate nursing program will receive the Master of Science in Nursing degree. PMHNP students will meet the eligibility criteria for the American Nurses Credentialing Center PMHNP certification examination.

PMHNP Brochure
PMHNP Curriculum Plan
Apply to the PMHNP Program (PDF) 

Application Deadline for Spring 2012: 09/15/2011