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2014-2015 University Catalog

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate

Banner code: HH-CERG-FPMH

Unit: School of Nursing 

This certificate prepares students for the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) role through formal study in the theory and practice of advanced practice psychiatric nursing in a variety of practice settings within the healthcare delivery system. Graduates will be eligible for prescriptive authority and will have the potential to perform a variety of mental health services including medication management and psychotherapy. Course and practice content focus on the assessment and management of serious mental illness.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in nursing. Applicants must meet the admission standards and application requirements specified in the Admissions  section of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, but applications are considered for both the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, please refer to the CHHS Admissions website.

The graduate FPMHNP certificate may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

Certification and Role

Graduates of the FPMHNP post-master’s certificate are eligible to sit for the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certification examination given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Certificate Requirements

Candidates must complete 21 graduate credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work and no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate. Detailed requirements for graduate certificates  are listed in the AP.6 Graduate Policies  section of the catalog.

Total: 21 credits

Additional Course Work for Certification

Applicants who are not already certified as a nurse practitioner will be required to complete the following courses to sit for certification upon graduation: