Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MS)

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing offers a 48-credit master of science (MS) program to prepare nurses for roles as advanced practice registered nurses delivering psychiatric and mental health services. Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners provide mental health treatment, preventive services, consultation, and leadership in hospitals, clinics, community settings, and private practice. Through coursework and 630 hours of supervised clinical experience, students learn to provide these services autonomously and collaborate with other mental health professionals.

Graduates of this program are eligible for New York State NP certification and meet the American Nurses Credentialing Center's educational requirements for national board certification. The program includes core courses in nursing and specialization courses that combine advanced knowledge with 630 hours of supervised clinical experience.

The mission of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is to provide quality nursing education to promote health and provide care in culturally diverse urban and global communities through research, scholarship, and service.

The flagship nursing school of The City University of New York prepares nurses for 21st Century practice in complex urban environments with diverse populations. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing (HBSON) leverages its vast relationships across New York City to provide our students with clinical experiences that reflect the complexity of the healthcare challenges faced by our city’s residents. HOBSON works tirelessly to identify clinical placements for our students in ambulatory, community, and hospital-affiliated settings.