Program Details
At Norwich University, the Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online program prepares students to make an impact on their communities by providing confidence in their abilities to engage frontline medicine with competence, clarity, accuracy, and efficiency. Master’s level nurses gain the knowledge and skills to advance in their careers and take on leadership positions in the mental health niche of healthcare.
This online mental health nurse practitioner program builds on your existing knowledge and skills, extending your nursing foundation so you are ready to become the primary care provider for those suffering from mental illnesses. Courses cover research theory, best practices, and proven methodologies to better prepare you to treat this group. Graduates are highly specialized nurse practitioners who are ready to improve the lives of their patients while advancing in their careers.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Norwich University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Program ends in a residency at the Norwich University campus in Vermont.
- An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered