| Person-in-Charge | Vinciya Pandian |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PMHNP_GCT |
| Campus(es) | World Campus |
The purpose of the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate is to prepare individuals with a Master's degree or higher in Nursing seeking additional certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum includes didactic and clinical courses required for the application of the NP role and required for certification.
Effective Semester: Fall 2025
Expiration Semester: Spring 2030
Admission Requirements
Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.
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/).
Certificate Requirements
Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS 802M | Psych MHNP Integrative Biopsychosocial Assessment & Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 810 | Theoretical Foundations and Application of Psychotherapy and Advanced Therapeutic Interventions with Individuals, Groups and Families | 4 |
| NURS 870M | Neuroscience and Psychobiology of Mental Illness and Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 871M | Neuropsychopharmacology and Biologically Based Treatments Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 872M | Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS 873M | Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II | 2 |
| NURS 874M | Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Integrative Doctoral Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 877M | Clinical Practice Synthesis for Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner | 3 |
| Additional Course Work May Be Required 1 | ||
| Advanced Practice Core | ||
| Advanced Health Assessment of Adult Populations | ||
| Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse | ||
| Pharmacologic Therapy for the Advanced Practice Nurse | ||
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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Any or all of these courses may be waived based on the certificate program chair’s evaluation of transcripts and prior courses completed.
Courses
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 699 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Design and evaluate new models of care based on integration of theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing and related disciplines.
- Translate evidence to guide practice and improve outcomes of care.
- Analyze data which predicts and explains variations in practice.
- Provide inter-professional leadership within an increasingly complex health care delivery system.
- Prepare leaders to use information systems and technology to support and improve patient care and health care systems.
- Prepare leaders to direct and deliver high quality, cost-effective care for diverse populations.
- Shape health policy and systems of health care in the local, regional, state, national and international forums.
- Perform independently at the most advanced level of ethical specialty nursing practice.
- Demonstrate option-specific competencies based on national guidelines for the role.
Professional Licensure/Certification
Professional Licensure/Certification
Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.