Advanced Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the FNP
Program Overview
This 21-credit post-master's certificate program prepares family nurse practitioners to specialize in psychiatric mental health. Graduates gain the skills to diagnose, prescribe, and create holistic treatment plans for diverse patient populations. The program utilizes online teaching strategies and mandatory orientation sessions to foster student engagement. Graduates are equipped for advanced practice roles in various healthcare settings, providing psychiatric mental health services to individuals, families, and groups.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This three-semester, 21-credit post-master's advanced graduate certificate program prepares family nurse practitioners to expand their practice specialty to include management of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to diagnose, prescribe, evaluate, and create holistic plans of mental health treatment for diverse patient populations.
Outline:
Semester 1
- NURS 761: Clinical Synthesis for the Family NP
Semester 2
- NURS 794: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I
- NURS 796: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
- NURS 796L: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan Lab
Semester 3
- NURS 799: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner III
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, written assignments, presentations, and clinical evaluations.
Teaching:
The online Advanced Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the FNP program uses a variety of teaching strategies designed to actively engage students. Mandatory orientation sessions are held before the beginning of each spring semester to enhance the connections among students and with the nursing faculty.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for advanced practice roles in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practice, and community health centers. They may work with individuals, families, and groups to provide a range of psychiatric mental health services.
