Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate

About the Program

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program offers a curriculum for individuals who already hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, such as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner. The program may be completed in three semesters consisting of 17 credit hours and a 630-hour clinical practicum.

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Program Requirements

17 Credits Required

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