Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track - Post Master's Certificate
Requirements for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
The post-masters certificate is 23-32 credit hours, depending on the need to take the support courses. The student will complete a minimum of 500 clinical hours and will attend two on-campus intensives. Students must have had three separate courses in Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology within the past 5 years. If not, students will be required to take/re-take the three support courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Support Courses (if required) | 0-9 | |
| Advanced Health Assessment | ||
| Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology | ||
| Advanced Pharmacology for Nurses | ||
| Discipline Specific Courses | ||
| NU 650 | Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 3 |
| NU 651 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) I | 4 |
| NU 652 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) II | 4 |
| NU 653 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) III | 4 |
| NU 654 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) IV | 4 |
| NU 655 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) V | 4 |
| Total Hours | 23-32 | |