Educational Opportunities

Advancing Your Nursing Career in Psychiatric Mental Health

Our programs emphasize interprofessional learning and offer practical experiences designed to prepare you for advanced roles in psychiatric nursing. You'll benefit from specialized training in psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy, the option to earn a certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and an integrated curriculum featuring asynchronous learning with interprofessional behavioral health experts.

Psychiatric Mental Health Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Our nationally ranked DNP program equips registered nurses with the expertise to diagnose and treat behavioral health and substance use disorders across the lifespan. With 100% pass rate on the national certification exam, our PMHNPs are enhancing access to quality behavioral health care throughout South Carolina and beyond.

Psychiatric Mental Health Post-Graduate Certificate

The certificate program trains family and adult nurse practitioners to deliver integrated behavioral health care in primary care settings. Our graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate on the national certification exam, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in preparing APRNs for this crucial role.

For more information about these programs, please email Dr. Joy Lauerer DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Program Lead, lauerer@musc.edu.

Innovate, Discover, Lead: Pursue Research Excellence in Ph.D. in Nursing Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science

Our online Ph.D. in Nursing Science program is dedicated to advancing innovative research that transforms health care. Our research efforts in the Center for Behavioral Health Nursing focus on developing evidence-based interventions, cutting-edge digital health solutions, and robust program development and evaluation strategies to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes. We prepare graduates to pursue a career of scientific inquiry, scholarship, and professional leadership by equipping them with the skills to generate groundbreaking research and become leaders in their field.