The Pitt MSN PMHNP program prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver evidence-based psychiatric and mental health care to patients across the lifespan, through a flexible hybrid format that fits working professionals.

• 57 total credits completed across 6 semesters
• 780 supervised clinical hours
• 100% online coursework with short on-campus immersion experiences
• Curriculum includes psychopharmacology, neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, substance use management, psychotherapeutic interventions, and child and adolescent psychiatric management
• Comprehensive exam for program completion
• Nationally ranked School of Nursing by U.S. News & World Report

Graduates are equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and mental health conditions across patient populations.

• Apply psychopharmacological principles to individualized psychiatric treatment planning
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions across the lifespan
• Manage acute and chronic psychiatric health problems in diverse clinical settings
• Address substance use disorders using current clinical guidelines
• Integrate knowledge of neurobiology and human genetics into psychiatric care
• Practice at the full scope of the psychiatric mental health NP role

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are critically needed across the country. MSN PMHNP graduates from Pitt are prepared for roles including:

• Outpatient psychiatric NP in community mental health settings
• Inpatient behavioral health provider
• Child and adolescent psychiatric NP
• Substance use disorder treatment provider
• Telehealth mental health NP
• NP in integrated primary care and behavioral health settings

Job Outlook: 40% growth (much faster than the national average) by 2033 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Salary Info: NP median salary: ~$129,210 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

You’ll gain hands-on clinical experience in your community—without needing to relocate. Pitt Nursing’s Clinical Management Office supports students in identifying and securing preceptors and clinical sites that align with each program’s learning goals.

• Local placement coordination
• Clinical partnership support
• Preceptor onboarding and resources
• Dedicated clinical placement advisor

We’re committed to making your transition from classroom to clinical seamless and successful.