Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

This graduate certificate prepares registered nurses with advanced nursing degrees to become Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The program meets national certification requirements and includes coursework in advanced mental health assessment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, consultation, and practicum experiences. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination and advance their careers in the field of psychiatric mental health.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate prepares nurses who have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role.

Outline:

Certificate Requirements:

• NURS 60012 ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (4 credit hours)
• NURS 60051 NEUROBIOLOGY AND PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY OF MAJOR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS (4 credit hours)
• NURS 60151 INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (3 credit hours)
• NURS 60251 FAMILY AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY (3 credit hours)
• NURS 60353 INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION (3 credit hours)
• NURS 61592 INDIVIDUAL THERAPY PRACTICUM (2 credit hours)
• NURS 63592 FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY (2 credit hours)

Other:

• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Acquire educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.
• Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing, and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.
• Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.
• Professional Licensure Disclosure: This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio.