Program Details
Advanced practice nurses can prepare for leadership and direct care roles in mental health with the Advanced Certificate in Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Certified PMHNPs have the ability to participate in the planning and delivery of both short and long term psychiatric treatment.
This online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program covers topics related to patients across the lifespan, enabling graduates to work with people of all ages. Coursework takes a look at the role of family in treating patients. Students also learn the neurological basis of mental health and addictive disorders.
Graduates have advanced knowledge and skills in:
- Assessing, diagnosing, and planning treatment for psychiatric disorders and co-morbid conditions
- Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications
- Implementing psychotherapy and health promotion/illness prevention with individuals and groups
- Evaluating treatment outcomes
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Synchronous% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University at Buffalo is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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
- Must have a Master of Science degree in advanced practice nursing
- Must have active US RN and NP licences and active national certification in your specialty area