Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner: Nursing Practice, D.N.P.
College of Nursing
Prepare to provide holistic mental health care integrating neuroscientific principles with psychotherapy, consultation and trauma-related care across the patient lifespan.
The D.N.P. program at USC was one of the first four of its kind in the country, and our online graduate nursing programs continue to be nationally rated. As a D.N.P. student, you'll be able to collaborate with dynamic faculty mentors on evidence-based projects, develop your own grants and participate in a health policy internship.
Program Highlights
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Nationally Ranked
Study in a program that holds the top ranking for its online graduate programs according to U.S. News & World Report (2023).
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Support and Assistance
Get help developing as a scientist and scholar, and access specialized expertise to ensure your success.
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Enhance Expertise
Build skills assessing research and evaluating outcomes with the goal of improving patient care.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Interpersonal Skills
Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
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Therapeutic Intervention
Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Instructor
Workplace Settings
- Health Care
- Education
- Mental Health Care