Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner (PMHNP)

The Family PMHNP program prepares nurses with FNP, ANP or Psychiatric CNS status to become eligible for certification  as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.

PMHNPs provide treatment of psychiatric disorders for individuals, families and groups in a variety of clinical settings, using therapeutic techniques and pharmacological treatments and interventions.  It will enable the student to expand their abilities and opportunities in current practice and future employment options.  This program prepares the student to meet eligibility requirements for ANCC certification.

The PMHNP offers two tracks for post-graduate students:

1. FNP/ANP--This track is designed for students with licensure to practice as an APRN  in the State of Kansas, but lacks advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing.  
2. Psychiatric CNS---This track is designed for the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing, who have not completed the core course requirements for nurse Practitioner status (Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Physical Assessment).

The School of Nursing is committed to the highest standards of graduate education in a student friendly environment.  The program is part-time and may be completed in 4 semesters, allowing the student time for work and family obligations.  Courses are offered in a hybrid format combining both online and on-campus classes.

Admission Criteria

• Graduate from an accredited MSN program
• Current Kansas license to practice as Nurse Practitioner or CNS in Psychiatric Nursing

Graduates are prepared to sit for the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner exam. 

Final Approval is pending from the Higher Learning Commission

Certificate Course Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Track-FNP/ANP
• CNS Track

Course Descriptions

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