Program Overview

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate

School of Nursing

Program Description

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program prepares advanced practice nurses for leadership and direct care roles in the planning and delivery of preventive, brief and long-term psychiatric/mental health care. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills basic to the psychiatric nurse practitioner's (PMHNP) ability to: assess, diagnose and plan treatment for psychiatric disorders and co-morbid conditions; provide treatment that includes prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications; implement psychotherapy and health promotion/illness prevention interventions with individuals and groups; and evaluate treatment outcomes.

Program Requirements

• Program Contact: School of Nursing, Office of Student Services
• Instruction Method: Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)
• Full/Part Time Options:
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
• Credits Required: 25-48 Hours
• Time-to-Degree: 1.5 to 3 Years
• Application Fee: $75

Accreditation

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).