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

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    
3. ​​Application Process 

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.
   

Curriculum Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

• Complete the following required courses:

   

• NGR 6503 Foundations of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6530 Neurophysiology of Mental Illness for the APRN Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6538 Psychopharmacology for the APRN Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6507 Psychodiagnostic Reasoning and Psychotherapy for the APRN Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6536L Practicum for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 2 (120 Clinical Hours)
• NGR 6520 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6537 Practicum for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Across the Lifespan Synthesis I Credit Hours: 3 (180 Clinical Hours)
• NGR 6539 Practicum for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Across the Life Span Synthesis II Credit Hours: 4 (240 Clinical Hours)

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.