Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
On admission, a gap analysis of transcripts and course syllabi for equivalency of content in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning. A grade of B or better is required for the equivalent courses. Students who have not completed courses with the content will be admitted and required to complete them prior to beginning the clinically focused courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6340 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Adults | 3 |
| NURS 6350 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Adults: Practicum 1 | 4 |
| NURS 6360 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Psych Mental Health of Child, Adolescent and Family | 3 |
| NURS 6370 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Child, Adolescent and Family: Practicum 2 | 4 |
| NURS 6380 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Older Adults | 2 |
| NURS 6390 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Older Adults: Practicum 3 | 5 |
| NURS 6060 | Psychopharmacology for PMHNP Practice | 2 |
| Total Hours | 23 | |
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6340 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Adults | 3 |
| NURS 6350 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Adults: Practicum 1 | 4 |
| NURS 6060 | Psychopharmacology for PMHNP Practice | 2 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Term | ||
| NURS 6360 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Psych Mental Health of Child, Adolescent and Family | 3 |
| NURS 6370 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Child, Adolescent and Family: Practicum 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Third Term | ||
| NURS 6380 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Older Adults | 2 |
| NURS 6390 | Advanced Practice Nursing in Psych Mental Health of Older Adults: Practicum 3 | 5 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 23 | |
Transcripts must indicate completion at the graduate level of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced health assessment with a grade of B or higher in each course.
- PLO 1. Synthesize theories, concepts, and research in nursing, social, and biological sciences and humanities.
- PLO 2. Integrate advanced nursing practice knowledge and skills in managing care of selected populations.
- PLO 3. Engage in the research process with an emphasis on application to advanced practice.
- PLO 4. Engage in leadership strategies that contribute to the improvement of health care delivery and influence health.
- PLO 5. Integrate assessment of own learning in developing a lifelong pattern of scholarly inquiry.