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Advancing Mental Health Care for Individuals, Families, and Communities
The Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) MSN track at Miami University prepares registered nurses for advanced practice, providing evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. This fully online program emphasizes clinical excellence, integrated care, and the development of advanced assessment, diagnostic, psychopharmacologic, and nonpharmacologic management skills. Graduates are prepared to lead in diverse practice settings and to meet national certification and accreditation standards for advanced psychiatric nursing practice.
Curriculum and Courses
Example Courses:
- NSG 602 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
- NSG 606 Advanced Health Assessment (3)
- NSG 648 Research and Evidence-based Practice (3)
- NSG 615 Mental Health of Adults (2)
- NSG 613 Mental Health Ped and Adolescents (2)
- NSG 607 Assessment of Mental Health Disorders (3)
Degree Facts
- Program Duration: 2 Years
- Rolling Admissions
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall A: Aug. 1, Fall B: Oct. 1
- Spring A: Jan. 1, Spring B: March 1
- Summer A: May 1, Summer B: June 1
- Strong Clinical Placement Opportunities
- On-Campus Workshop
Facts and Stats
Best Public Colleges for Future Leaders
TIME
Post-Graduation Success Rate
Miami University Data
Best Value Public College
The Princeton Review
MSN-MBA Dual Degree
In less than three years, you can concurrently earn your M.S. in Nursing degree alongside an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Miami’s Farmer School of Business by applying MSN Courses towards an MBA Certificate.

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Required:
- ACC 611 Accounting for Managers
- NSG 674 Healthcare Delivery Systems
Choose 1:
- ECO 616 Microeconomic Analysis for Managerial Decisions
- ISA 621 Enabling Technologies
- MKT 618Marketing Management
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- MGT 644 Leadership and Change Management
- NSG 642 Individual and Organizational Leadership in Healthcare
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- BUS 680 Leadership Coaching
- MKT 635 Branding and Brand Equity Management
- MGT 654 Strategic Human Resource Management
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- MGT 627 Supply Chain and Operations Management
- NSG 644 Informatics, Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Choose 1:
- BUS 645 Business Analytics
- BUS 647 Business Risk Management
- MKT 618 Marketing Management
Admission Criteria
Application Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, or Kentucky.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident.
- BSN from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing school by start of MSN program.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate coursework.
- A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state you are practicing in before the start of the MSN program.
- Eligibility to obtain an active RN license in any other state is required for clinical experiences.
Note: NP students must have completed 1,000 hours of RN clinical experience before starting their first clinical/practicum course (offered in the first summer session of the program for full-time students).
Application Instructions
- Complete the NursingCAS application. Note that NursingCAS Supporting Materials section of the application is not required for the Miami DNP application. Miami Program Requirements are required, including license upload, CV, and three references.
- Request your official transcripts from all US institutions attended to be sent to NursingCAS.
- Upload a current CV or resume to NursingCAS.
- Request two professional references through the NursingCAS recommender portal. (2 professional and 1 academic preferred).
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs at Miami University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Admission and Funding
Elevate your career as a Miami University graduate student — no matter where you are. Our online programs empower you to advance your education and your future with the flexibility you need. And we’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you navigate admission, enrollment, and long-term success.
Contact Us
Graduate Admission
513-216-2237
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Department of Nursing
Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness Building
421 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
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513-529-0298