Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

A post-master's or DNP graduate certificate preparing advanced practice registered nurses with didactic and clinical experience to qualify for national certification and practice as psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners across the lifespan.

What you will study

Eight required courses including Psychopharmacology, Neurophysiology of Mental Illness, Psychodiagnostic Reasoning and Psychotherapy, Substance Use Disorder assessment and treatment, and three practicums totaling 540 clinical hours (120, 180 and 240). A gap analysis after acceptance may add courses.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to practice as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners providing diagnosis, medication management and psychotherapy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate certificate applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate and meet USF graduate admission requirements, including the English proficiency minimums. Certificate application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 15, Summer February 15. Applicants need an MSN or DNP from an accredited university, certification in another advanced practice specialty, current Florida licensure, and validated coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment within 10 years of entry. Submit official transcripts, a resume, a letter of intent and two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor and one from a healthcare provider: APRN, PA or MD).

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 24 credit hours

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