Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

UMass Dartmouth

This track educates registered nurses with a bachelor's degree for an advanced practice role in psychiatric healthcare. Nurses with a DNP are prepared to serve as clinical leaders and integral members of the healthcare team. Their expertise in quality improvement and systems leadership influences health care systems, health policy, and health care outcomes for individuals, families, and underserved populations.
CIP Code: 51.3818

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Medical and Health Services Managers | Registered Nurses | Nurse Practitioners

UMass Dartmouth

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a nationally-ranked public university that is dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. UMass Dartmouth is a comprehensive public research university with the tight-knit community and teaching focus of a liberal arts college.