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

Sample Curriculum

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Total Credit Hours
19*
Post-MSN FNP Pass Rate
Total Clinical Hours
504
Lab Hours
Total Lab Hours
Varies
MSN FNP Schema Duration
Duration
4 Semesters

** Pre Program Requirements

Course Title/Desc Credit
NURS8022 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology 4
NURS8020C Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS8024 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3

Semester 1 *** Attend Program Intensive this Semester

Course Title/Desc Credit
ANPS8003 Psychopathological Disorders Across the Lifespan 3
ANPS8005 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology – Life Cycle Perspectives 3

Semester 2

Course Title/Desc Credit
ANPS8007 Systems Interventions for Individuals and Groups 2
ANPS8028 Supervised Clinical Practice Across the Lifespan – Internship I (168 clinical hours total, ~approx. 12 hours/week) 1

Semester 3

Course Title/Desc Credit
ANPS8013 Clinical Psychiatric Diagnostics and Management of Adults 3
ANPS8014 Clinical Psychiatric Diagnostics and Management of Children 3
ANPS8030 Supervised Clinical Practice Across the Lifespan – Internship II (168 clinical hours total, ~approx. 12 hours/week) 1

Semester 4

Course Title/Desc Credit
ANPS8008 Role of the PMHNP in Promoting Health 2
ANPS8032 Supervised Clinical Practice Across the Lifespan – Internship III (168 clinical hours total, ~approx. 12 hours/week) 1

* This is the typical minimum number of credit hours students must complete. The minimum number of credit hours can vary based on previously earned credits, and/or the level of placement into required coursework.

** Program Requirements: You could take these courses as few as one course per semester up to three courses per semester. You must complete the pre-program requirements before starting Psych courses.

*** Program Intensive: A critical component of our online program includes a program intensive. Students are required to attend a mandatory, synchronous virtual two-day event during their first semester of psych specific coursework. This usually occurs on the 6th week of classes, please make sure to confirm dates.

If you plan on lengthening the program and taking one class per semester or taking a semester off, please contact your Student Success Coordinator.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SCHEMA:

Any deviation from the outlined schema is the responsibility of the student and can impact clinical placement and timeline of completion. Slowing your schema down may be possible, but it has to be approved by your Program Director and Student Success Coordinator.

Each course in this program is sequential. It is absolutely essential to take courses in the order presented on this schema.

ALL Advanced Standing credit must be evaluated prior to your first semester in the program.

If you decide to drop or withdraw from a course, you MUST contact your professor and Student Success Coordinator.

If in doubt about what to register for, please ask! We are here to help you succeed and graduate on time.