Overview

Graduates in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Samford University are eligible to sit for the PMHNP national certification exam with ANCC and/or AANPCB. Courses are delivered online and students complete clinical and practicum hours in a variety of mental health care settings.

What Makes Samford Different?

Be seen as God’s special possession, gifted, adopted, appreciated, loved, and victorious
Experience a rich tradition of high academic standards and quality education with an evidenced-based practice approach
Complete coursework and access resources online without relocating
Receive personal attention from experienced health providers who are dedicated to excellent patient care
Opportunity to complete clinical experiences within your community
Ranked #2 in the nation for student character development byThe Wall Street Journal (2025)
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
Advanced Health Assessment
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Concepts of Advanced Nursing Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Systems Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

BSN to MSN Pathway Deadline — April 15

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation – two professional (at least one supervisor) and one academic
Personal statement describing career aspirations and readiness for graduate study
Professional resume
A video response submission
Applications are submitted online through Slate

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What Makes Samford Different?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Homewood

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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