Program Overview

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate

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. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
• Curriculum vitae
• Goal statement (no more than 250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate in the identified specialty and professional goals
• Admission essay responding to specific questions (two pages, double spaced, 500 words)
• Syllabi of all courses to be considered for transfer in the gap analysis
• Three professional letters of reference from healthcare professionals
• English language proficiency (for international students)

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Priority deadline - March 1
• Spring Semester: Priority deadline - October 1
• Summer Term: Priority deadline - March 1

Coursework

Certificate Requirements

• NURS 60012: Advanced Mental Health Assessment and Psychopathology (4 credits)
• NURS 60015: Advanced Health Assessment 1 (3 credits)
• NURS 60045: Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (3 credits)
• NURS 60051: Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders (4 credits)
• NURS 60151: Individual Psychotherapy (3 credits)
• NURS 60251: Family and Group Psychotherapy (3 credits)
• NURS 60353: Individual, Organization and Community Consultation (3 credits)
• NURS 60441: Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 (3 credits)
• NURS 61592: Practicum I: Individual Therapy (2 credits)
• NURS 62592: Practicum II: Medication Management and Individual Therapy (2 credits)
• NURS 63592: Practicum III: Family and Group Therapy (2 credits)
• NURS 64592: Practicum IV: Nurse Practitioner Role (2 credits)

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

• Meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction
• Demonstrate competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing and/or for leadership and career advancement
• Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide equitable, evidence-based and inclusive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care

Program Policies

Clinical Compliance Policy

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or American Red Cross CPR/AED
• Background Check: federal and state criminal background checks
• Healthcare Insurance: proof of health insurance
• Immunizations/Immune Status Testing: evidence of required immunizations/tests
• Physical examination: within one year prior to admission to a clinical site
• Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure: active, unrestricted RN license in the state of Ohio or state of residence and practice

Time Limit for Graduate Nursing Courses

• Certain courses must be completed within a timely manner for patient safety and student success
• Students who have stopped out of the clinical sequence of courses for a period of time must repeat specific practicum and corequisite lecture courses if they are three or more years old

Professional Licensure Disclosure

• This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio
• If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.