Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a variety of online programs, including:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice (M.S.)
• eLearning Design and Development Certificate
• Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Instructional Design and Development (M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN)
• Nursing (MSN) – Education Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Forensics Track
• Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
• Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
• Special Education (M.Ed. & M.S)
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
• Sport Administration (M.S.)
• Global TESOL (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd in TESOL)

Post-Master's Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Overview

The online Post-Master’s Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate prepares students to work as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in a variety of inpatient and ambulatory settings, including clinics, hospitals, and treatment centers. The PMHNP curriculum focuses on facilitating the lifetime care of individuals, families, communities, and populations’ health and the utilization of evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, and recovery-oriented holistic care.

Curriculum

The PMHNP certificate requires 21 credit hours. If the student has not had advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, or advanced pharmacology courses, then the credit hours will total 30. If the student took advanced pharmacology five or more years ago, they will need to repeat it per Ohio law, unless they are an actively practicing nurse practitioner.

Admission

Applicants to the Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate must meet the following requirements:

• Be a registered nurse with an unencumbered United States RN license in the state where practicum experiences are to be completed. A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is required, a strong candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Hold a MSN and be a graduate of an accredited college or university’s nursing program.
• An undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better is required for admission.
• A strong applicant will have a 3.0 GPA.

Admission Process

To be considered for admission, students must submit the following:

• Free Online Application
• Official Transcript
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• GPA Requirements
• Test Scores (if needed)

Tuition

At Xavier, we understand that no two degree programs and no two students are alike. Therefore, we structure every online degree program to address the unique needs of individual students and have created unique fee structures for each degree program.

Faculty

Students enrolled in Xavier’s online programs take classes with the same world-class faculty as our traditional students.

• Cathy Messinger, DNP, MSN, RN Track Coordinator Nurse Practitioner Programs

State Authorization

Xavier University is authorized to offer fully-online programs in most states. Students must reside and complete practicum hours in approved states only.

Why Xavier Online?

You’ll get more from your online education, from the personal attention of faculty to rigorous courses taught in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

• Personalized Experience
• Jesuit Values
• Affordability

Rankings

See How Xavier University’s Online MSN Program Has Been Recognized

• #38 in Best Online MBA Programs in the Nation
• #15 in Best Online MBA Programs in the Nation
• #24 in Best Online MBA Programs in the Nation

Curriculum Requirements

The PMHNP certificate requires the following courses:

• Nurse Practitioner Core Courses
  • NURS 658 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
  • NURS 680 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
  • NURS 756 – Advanced Physical Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• PMHNP Core Courses
  • NURS 780 PMHNP Core 1
  • NURS 783 PMHNP Clinical Practicum 1
  • NURS 786 Advanced Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology Across the Lifespan
  • NURS 784 PMHNP Core 2
  • NURS 785 PMHNP Clinical Practicum 2
  • NURS 793 PMHNP Clinical Practicum 3
  • NURS 782 Role Development & Ethical Issues for the PMHNP
  • NURS 788 PMHNP Core 3
  • NURS 795 PMHNP Clinical Practicum 4
  • NURS 791 PMHNP Clinical Practicum 5
  • NURS 790 Current Issues and Trends in PMH

International Students

Xavier welcomes students from outside the United States to enroll in its online programs. However, some countries do not formally recognize foreign online degrees. This may have implications for enrolling in subsequent degree programs or for securing employment requiring these credentials. It is students’ responsibility to determine whether the online degree will be recognized in their country of residence or in any country in which they plan to work. Additionally, students should inquire in their country of residence how the collection of student data may be used and whether they will be subject to additional withholding taxes in addition to the cost of tuition.