Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program

Applications for the PMHNP program can be submitted at any time but are only reviewed during application cycles. Applications expire after one year.

The PMHNP program is not part of the RN-BSN/MSN program. Students must apply to the PMHNP program and submit all required documents to be considered for admission.

Admissions Requirements

• Active, unencumbered RN license valid in the United States
• Official transcript showing conferred BSN degree (must be from a regionally accredited institution or recognized foreign transcript evaluation service)
• Current professional resume
• Personal statement (describing background and goals)
  • Approximately 750 words using APA format and citations where applicable
  • Your professional and personal goals as a provider of psychiatric mental health care
  • Your reasons for selecting the PMHNP program at Thomas Edison State University
  • How you expect the PMHNP program will help you achieve your goals
  • Briefly discuss your position on the current state of access to mental health care services
  • This statement is an important part of your application for admission. It allows the PMHNP admissions committee to evaluate the clarity of your goals and your suitability for the program. In this context, you may wish to briefly summarize any employment, community involvement, personal history, and accomplishments that helped shape your decision. Explain as precisely as possible what you hope to do when you complete the PMNHP degree.
• Personal interview
• TOEFL scores (if applicable)