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

Course Requirements

• All course work can be completed online which provides greater flexibility and less disruption to your personal and employment obligations.
• Courses are 16 weeks in length.
• 540 practicum hours with preceptor in conjunction with NU 571, NU 572, and NU 573 are required. 

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
• All official transcripts
• Unencumbered RN license in state of residence and a copy of any other state license, including advanced practice licensure and certification
• Criminal background check
• Individual and professional liability insurance coverage that meets current state requirements
• Statement of professional goals
• Résumé
• Undergraduate course in statistics required, with a grade of C or better.
• Undergraduate research course recommended
• Pre-Requisite Courses
  •  Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Advanced Pharmacology

• Two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor from a recent health care position and one from a nursing peer)
• Application processing fee
• Application form