Program Details
Master’s-prepared nurses can expand their practice options and better meet the psychiatric needs of their patients with the Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This online program from Washburn University prepares students for the PMHNP national board certification examination.
As a PMHNP, graduates are able to provide treatment of psychiatric disorders for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. Students learn how to utilize various therapeutic techniques, pharmacological treatments, and interventions. This online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program allows students to arrange and complete clinical hours in a behavioral healthcare setting in their local area.
The program is tailored to each student’s educational needs, with tracks specifically designed for:
- Family Nurse Practitioners
- Adult Nurse Practitioners
- Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialists
- MSN graduates without nurse practitioner foundation
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Washburn University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must have a MSN degree and unencumbered RN license
Restricted States
Arkansas, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington