Question: what do you need to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
Answer: Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ... 
Obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) ... 
Pursue Specializations While Working as an RN. ... 
Gain Admission to an Accredited MSN or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program With a Specialty in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care.