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Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Post-master's certificate preparing nurses holding a master's degree or higher in nursing for additional certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with didactic and clinical courses. Offered at University Park and World Campus.

Duration: 23 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include NURS 802M assessment and differential diagnosis, NURS 810 psychotherapy and advanced therapeutic interventions, NURS 870M neuroscience and psychobiology of mental illness, NURS 871M neuropsychopharmacology, and practicum courses NURS 872M, 873M, 874M and 877M. Additional Advanced Practice Core coursework (NURS 802, 803, 804) may be required unless waived.

Career pathways

Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have a Master's degree (or Doctoral degree) in nursing from an ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CCNE accredited institution. In addition, undergraduate chemistry and statistics are required. Students need to submit three recommendations and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (http://www.gradschool.psu.edu/prospective-students/how-to-apply/new-applicants/requirements-for-graduate-admission/).

Duration: 23 credits

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