Plan of Study
The Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate is 5 classes (24 total credit hours) completed over 4 semesters.
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Summer Semester, Year 1 |
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| NUR 420 |
Psychopharmacology Focuses on management of psychopharmacologic therapy across the lifespan, including review of related neurochemistry, and neuroanatomy impact of psychotropic medications. |
3 |
| Total | 3 | |
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Fall Semester, Year 1 |
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| NUR 421 |
Psychotherapeutics for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Focuses on psychotherapy theories, therapeutic communication skills, and application of psychotherapy interventions for clients across the lifespan. |
3 |
| NUR 422 |
Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice I Didactic and practicum focus on role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in treatment of psychiatric disorders in adults. 180 clinical hours |
7 (4 didactic, 3 clinical) |
| Total | 10 | |
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Spring Semester, Year 2 |
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| NUR 423 |
Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice II Didactic and practicum expand on previous content, including evidence-based assessment and treatment of common pediatric- and geriatric-specific psychiatric disorders. 180 clinical hours |
7 (4 didactic, 3 clinical) |
| Total | 7 | |
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Summer Semester, Year 2 |
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| NUR 424 |
Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice III Didactic and practicum focus on synthesis of advanced knowledge with emphasis on clinical competencies for advanced psychiatric mental health practice. 180 clinical hours |
4 (1 didactic, 3 clinical) |
| Total | 4 | |