Health Sciences
BA Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of North Dakota, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Fall (Aug. 15), Spring (Dec. 15), Summer (May 1)
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Be prepared as a qualified practitioner to serve mental health patients across the lifespan. The post-graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner online certificate is designed for certified Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists (AGCNS) who have completed a master's or doctoral degree and have the desire to work in the psychiatric mental health care setting.
Faculty: College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines | Department: Department of Nursing | Duration: 6 Semesters (25 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (June 1), Spring (Nov. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States
A total of 25 credits is required for the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate. These courses meet the requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Required courses include NURS 538 Psych Diagnostic Reasoning; NURS 564 Psychopharmacology; NURS 583 Individual Therapy; NURS 584 Group and Family Therapies; NURS 588 Management of Psychopathology I; NURS 589 Management of Psychopathology II.
There is a critical need for mental health professionals to address the growing prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. Approximately one in five adults experience mental health conditions annually, with substance use disorders affecting millions, including significant numbers of youth and young adults.
FNP, AGPCNP/GCNS, AGACNP Completion of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) graduate educational program from an accredited program of nursing Minimum GPA of at least 3.00 from a previous graduate program (official transcripts must be submitted) Current resume or curriculum vitae Current U.S. unencumbered R.N. A.P.R.N. licensure (upload Nursys verification report in application) Active national certification in an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) specialty Nursing experience in a psychiatric setting Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog Statement of goals Three letters of recommendation Interview may be required (via web, phone, or in person) Successful passage of criminal background check and drug screen will be required upon offer of admission Satisfaction of current health and immunization requirements of the Department of Nursing will be required upon offer of admission UND may not be able to accommodate clinical experiences in some states due to specific state regulations and…
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.
Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).
Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of North Dakota, United States
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