Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Advance Your Career in Psychiatric Mental Health Care
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Graduate Certificate program at the University of Memphis Global is one of five specialized graduate certificates offered through Loewenberg College of Nursing. This program is designed for graduate-prepared registered nurses who want to advance their careers as advanced practice registered nurses in the field of psychiatric mental health care, focusing on delivering high-quality care to patients across the lifespan.
Why Choose the University of Memphis PMHNP Graduate Certificate?
- 24-credit hour online program
- Includes four clinical practicum courses with qualified preceptors in your local area
- Designed for graduate nurses (MSN, DNP) seeking to specialize in psychiatric mental health care
- Prepares you to take the national certification exam to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Curriculum emphasizes mental health assessment, diagnosis, and the treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan
- Program includes core coursework in advanced nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning
What You’ll Learn
The PMHNP Graduate Certificate program provides the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, including common and complex mental health problems. In addition to online didactic coursework, students will complete four clinical practicum courses where they will work directly with patients under the supervision of qualified preceptors. This hands-on experience will prepare you to apply advanced nursing knowledge in real-world settings, with an emphasis on mental health promotion and problem prevention.
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- Graduate nursing degree (e.g., MSN, DNP) required for entry
- Transcript and professional experience review will be conducted during the application process to determine if additional coursework is needed (e.g., Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the PMHNP Graduate Certificate program will be prepared to provide advanced psychiatric mental health care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, and community mental health centers. You’ll be eligible to sit for national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), opening up a wide range of career opportunities in this high-demand field.
Accreditation
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- The PMHNP Graduate Certificate is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).