School of Nursing
Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Hybrid Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Published: November 2022

Medicine Nursing

Description

Yale School of Nursing is preparing to launch a new hybrid MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program - designed specifically for working registered nurses who want to contribute to the growing need for quality mental health care. With a flexible hybrid format, this upcoming program will blend the academic excellence and clinical rigor of Yale with a delivery model that fits the lives of today’s professionals.

The application is open in NursingCAS for Fall 2026 admission.

Find out more about the program here!

Program Takeaways

  • Screen for and diagnose mental health and substance use disorders in patients of all ages.
  • Conduct mental health assessments to establish a patient’s individual needs.
  • Coordinate and execute therapy interventions for patients in crisis.
  • Educate patients, families, and communities on the importance of mental health.
  • Create collaborative care plans between practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals.
  • Prescribe medication for acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Deliver psychotherapy.
Learn More About the Program
Submit the interest form with the Yale School of Nursing
Delivery

This hybrid program includes both online asynchronous work as well as three mandatory in-person immersions to take place on Yale's Campus.

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner curriculum includes academic and clinical training to prepare students for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing. Each PMHNP course and clinical experience challenges students to think critically as they navigate the complex care for individuals with mental health needs.

During the three mandatory in-person immersions, students will demonstrate their skills in simulated environments and receive intensive instruction and feedback from faculty. The immersions will last approximately four days, including weekends. Travel, hotel, and food costs are the student’s responsibility.

Duration
3 Years
Fees
Fees Specified on Program Tuition and Fees Page
Language
English
Credentials
Degree