2014-2015 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing, Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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This graduate program prepares the Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist for advanced practice and board certification as a Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
The curriculum is designed to meet certification and practice criteria for both Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health for the Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.
The program is designed to be completed part-time, with courses scheduled in the late afternoon and evening. Clinical learning experiences occur at a variety of mental health agencies. The program prepares nurse practitioners for leadership and change agent roles in mental health promotion and therapeutic clinical practice. They are also prepared to deliver, administer, consult, educate and research as part of the advanced practice role in Nursing.
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Required Courses
(12 credits)
This new certificate has been designed for Master’s-prepared Psychiatric Nurse Clinicians who wish to sit for the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam. |
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