Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Blended)
One in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness within their lifetime. Perhaps you've known someone impacted by mental illness or a mental health condition or you have dealt with one yourself. You can help improve the lives of people with mental illness by enrolling in Loyola Nursing's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) track.
Launched in Fall 2019, the Psychiatric Mental Health NP track prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to effectively diagnose, treat, and care for patients with mental health needs. Guided by our Jesuit mission, the Psychiatric Mental Health NP track focuses heavily on ethics, social justice, care of the whole person, and prioritizing care for underserved or marginalized populations. Students will strengthen the communities they serve by increasing access to high-quality mental health care for individuals, families, and communities.
The Psychiatric Mental Health NP program is a blended format with both online and in-person instruction, including Immersion weekends at Loyola's Health Sciences Campus. Many students are working professionals with families, so we offer both part-time and full-time options to fit your schedule.
To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.
