Overview

Graduates in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the Adelphi University are prepared to assess, plan and manage clients and families with psychiatric diagnoses, providing psychopharmacology, counseling and therapy interventions.

Quick Facts:

Graduates are licensed in NY and are prepared to take the national certification exam for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners following graduation.
Following core courses in pathophysiology, advanced physical assessment and pharmacology, the student enrolls in psychiatric-mental health specialty courses including advanced practice role and psychopharmacology.
Clinical courses focus on the mental health of individuals (adults, children and adolescents) and families. The program also includes courses on substance use disorders, community mental health care and crisis care in emergency services.

State-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot clinical simulation laboratory with the latest education technology, housed in the new Nexus Building

Program offered part-time with core courses offered online

Students work directly with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric clients experiencing psychiatric issues through required clinical practice

Side-by-side experience with nurse practitioner faculty

Individualized educational planning and advisement

Variety of clinical settings, including community health clinics, health maintenance organizations, specialty clinics, correctional facilities and private medical practices

Preparation for national certification exam and state licensure

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Didactic

Advanced Physical Assessment of the Adult

Individual Clients Mental Health Treatment Clinical

Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Didactic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Current New York State RN license

Official transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and B or above in all science and nursing classes

Final transcript documenting a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited four-year institution Résumé

A 500-word, typed essay on your reasons for applying to the program

Two letters of recommendation, from master’s prepared nurses or above only, with credentials included.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23578 USD / year

≈ 23578 USD / year
Out-of-State

23578 USD / year

≈ 23578 USD / year
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23578 USD / year

≈ 23578 USD / year

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Financing

Funding

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