Master of Science in Nursing
Care for the whole person.
There is a critical shortage of health care providers that specialize in mental health services. Statistics indicate that there is a great need for professionals that are trained in assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening and treating clients with mental illness. Be a part of the solution by learning to use a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, medication management and treatment strategies for individuals, families and groups.
At Regis, our mission demands that every individual’s human dignity is respected, the whole person is cared for and the most marginalized of our society are served. As a student in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, you'll gain the skills necessary to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and treat clients with mental illnesses.
Graduates are awarded the Master of Science, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization and will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Graduates are able to enroll on the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry maintained by the Colorado Board of Nursing and will be eligible to obtain Prescriptive Authority (RXN) in the state.
Jennifer Duecker, Assistant Director of Enrollment
Program Format
Synchronous online
Courses held one full day per week
Credits for Completion
48 credit hours
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$1,055 per credit hour
Explore the use of psychiatric interviewing techniques including tools that guide the development of an accurate diagnosis for successful therapeutic outcomes such as DSM-5 classifications, differential diagnosis and behavioral management.
A theoretical and clinical course that provides students the opportunity to develop skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.
Preparation for the clinical applications of the psychotropic drugs used to manage a spectrum of psychiatric disorders across the life span by discussing the efficacy, therapeutic and adverse effects, legal requirements and challenges of medication management.
PMHNP students complete 630 hours of mentored clinical time as part of the program, which serves as a hands-on opportunity to apply theory to authentic learning experiences. Clinical experiences take place over the last three semesters of the program.
The Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree is designed to be completed in as few as 2 years (6 semesters) of continuous study. Clinical experiences begin during the fourth semester (second year) of the program.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science degree in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Regis University’s Loretto Heights School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
There is a critical shortage of health care providers that specialize in mental health services. Staggering statistics indicate that there is a great need for professionals that are trained in assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening and treating clients with mental illness.
Help our country diminish tragic statistics such as:
To apply directly to the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, you will need:
Eligibility:
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $1,055 per credit hour
Total program credits: 48 credit hours
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Additional fees may include background check and drug screen costs, application fees and clinical fees, among others.
Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
The Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is offered by the historic Loretto Heights School of Nursing within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.