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Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The Post Graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with mental health disorders across the lifespan. Graduates are trained to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including psychotherapy and medication management, in various settings (e.g., hospitals, community mental health centers, private practices, telehealth services). The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally appropriate care to improve mental health outcomes for diverse populations.

Faculty: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years (25 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 25 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1) A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an CCNE, NLNAC, or ACEN accredited program. (2) A graduate (MSN) grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. (3) Graduate courses in nursing theory (3 credits) and research (3 credits). advanced pathophysiology (3 credits), advanced health assessment (3 credits), and advanced pharmacology (3 credits). -If the applicant's coursework in advanced pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced health assessment took place more than 3 years ago, they may need to repeat the courses prior to enrollment in specialty courses, following , gap analysis, evaluation of records and professional experience by the admission committee and program chair. (4) State of Florida RN and/or APRN licensure. A photocopy of the license must be submitted alon

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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