Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

This Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program equips nurses with the skills to diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. The program offers both traditional classroom and online options, and can be completed in five semesters. Graduates qualify for national certification as a PMHNP and are prepared to provide evidence-based holistic care as part of an interprofessional team.

Program Outline

Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program

Degree Overview:

• This graduate certificate program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to diagnose and manage patients of all ages experiencing psychiatric conditions.
• It caters to primary care nurse practitioners and adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners seeking to expand their expertise and manage care across the lifespan.
• Graduates qualify for national certification as a PMHNP.
• The program can be completed within five semesters:
• One day per week in a traditional classroom setting
• Or online via synchronous distance education.
• RMU also offers the Access to Interprofessional Mental Health Education (AIME) program, focusing on expanding the number of psychiatric mental health care providers.

Outline:

• The program consists of eight courses:
• NURS9010 Principles of Biological Psychiatry
• NURS9120/9125 Health Assessment of Children & Adolescents/Practicum (56 clinical hours)
• NURS9110 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
• NURS9210/9230 Psychiatric Diagnosis Across the Lifespan/Practicum for the APRN (112 clinical hours)
• NURS9310/9340 Management of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan I/Practicum (112 clinical hours)
• NURS9510/9515 Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Families/Practicum (112 clinical hours)
• NURS9330/9335 Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Individuals/Practicum (112 clinical hours)
• NURS9320/9350 Management of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan II/Practicum (112 clinical hours)

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
• Traditional exams
• Assignments
• Case studies
• Clinical practice evaluations

Teaching:

• The program employs diverse teaching methods, including:
• Interactive lectures
• Small group discussions
• Simulations
• Clinical experiences under the supervision of experienced faculty

Careers:

• Graduates of the program can pursue careers as:
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
• Researchers and educators in the field of mental health.

Other:

• The program prepares graduates to provide culturally competent and ethical care to diverse populations.
• Students have opportunities to participate in research projects and professional development activities.
• The program emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork in healthcare delivery.
• Specific learning objectives of the program
• Detailed module descriptions and specific topics covered in each course
• Assessment specific to each module
• Faculty qualifications and expertise
• Precise job titles and salary range for potential careers