Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Graduate Certificate
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate from Kent State University prepares nurses who have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 13,400 per full
Location
Online
About the program
The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate from Kent State University will be able to:
- Acquire educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.
- Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing, and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.
- Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.
Courses Included
- Advanced Mental Health Assessment and Psychopathology
- Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Family and Group Psychotherapy
- Individual, Organization and Community Consultation
- Individual Therapy Practicum
- Medication Management and Individual Therapy Practicum