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Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master's Certificate) at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

The post-master's certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is a part-time, online program designed to give advanced practice registered nurses the opportunity to expand their scope of practice to include the care of individuals, families, and groups with psychiatric and mental health needs.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes NURS 6242 Psychopharmacology; NURS 6243 Addiction and Change; NURS 6244 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing with Families and Groups Across the Life Span; NURS 6245 Psychiatric/Mental Health Diagnostic Assessment Across the Lifespan; NURS 6246 Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing with Individuals Across the Life Span.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools) Compose a 250-500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study in nursing at The George Washington University, your academic objectives, career goals, and related qualifications (including relevant collegiate, professional, and/or community activities). Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. Your essay should also speak to the role (e.g. FNP, AGACNP, etc.) that you are applying for and how your qualifications will help you succeed in this role both professionally and as a student. Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university Preferred scholastic

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.

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.gwu.edu/admissions-aid

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