The PMHNP program (Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), one of the Master of Science in Nursing
(M.S.N.) degree concentrations at MTSU, offers advanced practice opportunities
for nursing professionals. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
provides care to patients with psychiatric and mental health disorders and
collaborates with primary care providers and specialists to deliver holistic
care to individuals, families or groups with acute or chronic mental health
conditions. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) work in a
variety of settings and fulfill distinct roles including: Assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders, providing
therapy, Prescribing medications.
Career Path
A Master’s of Science in Nursing
(MSN) degree with a PMHNP concentration (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner) can lead to career opportunities in a variety of areas. With
Nurse Practitioner jobs expected to increase 45 percent in the next eight
years, graduates may work in a variety of settings like: Community Health
Centers, Correctional Facilities, Domestic Violence Shelters, In-patient Mental
Health Facilities, Nursing Homes, Out-patient Mental Health Clinics, Primary
and Secondary Schools, Private Practices, Rehabilitation Centers, Regional
Hospitals, Urgent Care Centers.
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
