Program Details
Just because you have a graduate nursing degree as a nurse practitioner does not mean that you will not want to become certified to practice with another population. If this is the case for you, Creighton University offers an online psychiatric nurse practitioner program, the Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. There is a great need for nurse practitioners in the mental health field as more people seek help and many psychiatrists reach retirement age, making this an excellent choice for career advancement.
With this mental health nurse practitioner program students learn to manage the care for diverse populations of all ages in both acute and primary care settings. The curriculum prepares you to practice psychiatry by covering such topics as the psychiatric interview, neurological components of mental health disorders, pharmacology, therapy, and non-medication treatment options. Graduates are prepared to competently treat patients by completing exams, ordering tests, assessing symptoms, and prescribing treatments.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam.
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100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Creighton University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- An active, unencumbered RN license
- Professional nursing work experience
- Evidence of current national certification as an advanced practice nurse, if applicable
Restricted States
Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Tennessee
Disclosures
CFA® is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.
Optional Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The university cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Creighton program, fieldwork and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification mark CFP® in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.