Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP)

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson

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The University of Arizona Global

United States of America , Tucson

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

USD 85

Campuses

Arizona Online - Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200 / year

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Certificate NDP)

About

The PMHNP certificate program prepares psychiatric mental health-care nurses to treat people across the lifespan with psychiatric disorders at a beginning level of practice. Graduates will receive a broad foundation of educational preparation in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice across the lifespan, nursing theories and nursing research. Health assessment, primary prevention, health-care maintenance, clinical decision-making and illness management are emphasized in the classroom and clinical practica. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take an PMHNP national board certification examination. Applicants must have a degree in nursing as an advanced practice nurse to qualify for entry into the PMHNP Graduate Certificate program,

Units: 30.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

To qualify for entry into a Certificate program, you must have a degree and active licensure as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist or certified midwife). Additionally, applicants to the AGACNP specialty must have RN experience in an acute care setting. Certificate programs admit for a fall start only.

Advanced practice nursing degree (MS or higher, focusing on APRN certification)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Two letters of recommendation
Unrestricted RN licensure within the U.S. AND current APRN certification (NP, CRNA, CNS, CNM)
Advanced practice national certification

All applicants to the certificate program should review the application information on the College of Nursing's website. Admission requirements include copies of RN licensure and other documents. Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

Standardized Tests

We do not require any standardized tests for admission to the certificate program.

Funding Opportunities

Certificate students may not be eligible for financial aid.

Admissions Deadlines

Applications Open

January 15th, 2022

Deadlines

March 8th, 2022

Notification of Admission

April 8th, 2022

Students are admitted to the certificate program once per year for an August start. Applications open in January with deadlines in early April. Applicants are encouraged to review the information and updated deadlines on the College of Nursing website prior to submitting an application. Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200

Application Fee

USD 85

How to Apply

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.