PMHNP Post-Master's Online Certificate Plan of Study
Complete in as few as five semesters.
Plan of Study
Nurse Practitioners can complete this program in 5 semesters, starting in the summer and finishing at the end of the fall semester in the next year. Students can opt to start in the spring by taking one of the required courses.
Non-APRN’s generally take 3-6 additional courses and can complete the program in approximately 3 years.
The Certificate Program is completely online, with NO campus visits required. Students are required to attend virtual meet and greets offered each semester in the Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty. These meet and greet dates are often held during the first week of the course start.
A sample plan of study for post-Master's APRNs is outlined below and course descriptions are provided here.
| Summer Year 1 | Fall Year 1 | Spring Year 1 |
N707 Neuro-psychopharmacology (3cr).
N643 Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders (3 cr)
N580 Integrative Therapies (2 cr)
| N612 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Children & Adolescents (3 cr)
N698CA Practicum: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Children & Adolescents (3 cr,168 contact hrs)
| N622 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Adults & Older Adults (3cr)
N698AD Practicum: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Adults & Older Adults - (3 cr, 168 contact hrs)
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| Summer Year 2 | Fall Year 2 | Spring Year 2 |
N721 Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families (2 cr)
N798GF Practicum: Advanced Psychotherapy Modalities with Individuals, Groups & Families (2 cr, 112 contact hrs)
| N722 Psychiatric Mental Health Complex Health Problems (2 cr)
N798X Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health Complex Health Problems (2 cr, 112 contact hrs)
| N898D Final Residency (2 cr) (to be determined by transcript review if needed)
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Required Clinical Hours
APRNs with one year or more of APRN practice: 560 clinical hours
Non-APRN’s and or APRNs with less than one year of APRN practice: 728 clinical hours
Students are expected to find their own clinical placements near their homes, and to start the process at least 4-6 months ahead of time. The College of Nursing faculty and staff in place are available assist student in finding placements, if necessary. Full instructions, details and information can be found at the College of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook.
As with our graduate degrees, requirements for professional certifications are defined by industry associations. Our certificate programs prepare students to take the national certification exams in their respective specialization area. Our programs meet these requirements.
Out of state students: State and federal laws require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs in states other than their own, particularly when the program includes clinical placements . We are currently unable to accept students from: Minnesota, Ohio, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Washington. Other states may also have restrictions on clinical placements; our office will confirm the current regulations concerning clinical placements as necessary.