Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Graduate APRN Certificate
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-graduate APRN certificate program prepares graduates to provide comprehensive primary mental health care across the lifespan to those at risk for developing and/or having a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or mental health problems. Program emphasis is on working with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health and manage mental health in the context of individuals, families, health care settings, and society.
Graduates will be eligible for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner area of concentration requires a total of 25 semester hours of coursework for completion. The curriculum comprises 13 hours didactic coursework and 12 hours of clinical practicum. Students may complete the program of study in 4 semesters.
Requirements
Required Coursework
| NAPN 86222 | Neurobiology of Mental Illness: Lifespan | 2 |
| NAPN 86213 | Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 3 |
| NAPN 86212 | Psychotherapy Concepts for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2 |
| NAPN 86223 | Psychiatric Care of Adult and Geriatric Populations | 3 |
| NAPN 86283 | Advanced Clinical Practicum I Psychiatric-Mental Health: Adult and Geriatric Population | 3 |
| NAPN 86333 | Psychiatric Care of Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| NAPN 86383 | Advanced Clinical Practicum II Psychiatric-Mental Health: Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| NAPN 86386 | PMH Practicum III | 6 |
Additional coursework may be required to meet the BON requirements for advanced practice nurses. A student must complete the PMHNP Certificate program within 3 academic years from the semester they first began course work.
If not completed in previous graduate degree the following courses are required: