Post-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Track
Lead the charge in mental health care access.
Elevate your nursing career with our Post-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track. This part-time post-MSN program offers a hybrid learning experience, combining flexible online courses with hands-on clinicals in your region. Gain the knowledge and expertise needed to pass the PMHNP certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and provide next-level care with confidence.
- Time to Completion4-5 semesters or 16-20 months
- FormatHybrid
- Degree(s)Certificate
Next steps
Why study psychiatric nursing at Mary Baldwin?
Pursue an exciting, fulfilling career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner! Our part-time certificate track prepares registered nurses with MSN degrees for the PMHNP certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The curriculum will train students for mastery in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, so they graduate ready for the full scope of psychiatric nursing practice.
- 21-31 credit hour program expedited for certified Nurse Practitioners
- Flexible online asynchronous and synchronous courses with in-person learning intensives in your local region
- Diverse clinical experiences across the lifespan
- Dedicated faculty and small classes
Next steps
Having compassion for each patient that goes beyond their physical needs is a lifelong goal of mine as a nurse.
Sarah Kauffman BSN ’20
Courses & Curriculum
- NUR 611: PMHNP Role, Ethics & Scope OF Practice
- NUR 620: Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology for the APRN*
- NUR 704: Advanced Pharmacology & Therapeutics*
- NUR 706: Advanced Health Assessment*
- NUR 714: Advanced Psychopharmacology
- NUR 716: Advanced Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- NUR 811: Psychotherapeutic Modalities
- NUR 827: PMHNP Practicum 1: Adult Psychiatric Care
- NUR 829: PMHNP Practicum 2: Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Care
- NUR 831: PMHNP Practicum 3: Speciality Psychiatry
Total Program Credits: 21-31
Total Clinical Hours: 750
*Certified Nurse Practitioners do not need to complete these courses and are only required to complete 21 credits.
Accreditation
Mary Baldwin University’s Post-MSN certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org):
Our Faculty
Our faculty is made up of healthcare experts with industry-leading expertise and profound empathy. Their commitment to nurturing future healthcare leaders is key to the success of our school.
Cost & Financial Aid
See the cost of a post-MSN certificate at MBU, and some of the ways we work with you to make an excellent education affordable for you and your family.
Expected Program Student Learning Outcomes
The expected student learning outcomes of the graduate nursing programs are to prepare confident, competent, and responsible professional nurses who can:
1. Integrate science, theory, and knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
2. Critically analyze complex clinical situations, organizational practices, and healthcare systems to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes for diverse populations.
3. Demonstrate advanced competencies in the application of evidence to improve care delivery, health outcomes, and systems management.
4. Use effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills to influence health policy, health outcomes, and healthcare delivery.
5. Utilize information systems and technology to advance nursing practice and transform health care delivery.
6. Assume leadership roles in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practice approaches to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
7. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, ethical behavior, and scholarship in nursing practice.