Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master’s or DNP) Graduate Certificate


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Department: Dean’s Office
 
 

The goal of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master’s or DNP) Graduate Certificate is to prepare advanced practice registered nurses with sufficient didactic and clinical experiences to qualify for national certification and practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Such nurse practitioners provide a full range of mental health treatment and support services to patients across the lifespan, including diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapeutic intervention.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process


Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
  2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    

Additional Admission Requirements


In addition to the University Admission Requirements, this Certificate requires the following:

  1. An M.S.N. (or DNP) in Nursing from an accredited university and maintain certification in another advanced practice specialty. Validation of coursework in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment is required not to exceed 10 years prior to term of entry.
  2. Advanced Practice Nurse Certification, and
  3. Current licensure in the State of Florida
  4. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and exceptions may be considered.

Additional Application Process Information:

Please submit the following with the Application Forms:

  • Official transcripts
  • A resume
  • Letter of Intent
  • Two letters of recommendation one from a supervisor and one from a healthcare provider (APRN, PA, or MD) indicating potential for graduate study.
     

Sequence


Consult with advisor with regards to course sequencing.

Graduate Certificate Time Limit


Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion


For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.

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