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Online Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Master's PMHNP)
Expand Your Scope of Practice with a Post-Master's PMHNP
If you’re an active Registered Nurse with an MSN in another specialty, you can grow your skills and opportunities by earning a post-master's certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This will provide you with expanded competencies and scope of practice to better serve patients of all ages with mental health needs.
Rockhurst University’s Online Post-Master’s PMHNP program provides:
- Ability to earn your PMHNP post-master's certificate in just 4 semesters*
- 100% online coursework in addition to clinical hours
- Full clinical placement services provided
- Delivery by the highly respected Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Preparation for the ANCC PMHNP-BC Certification upon graduation
Guided by Jesuit values, Rockhurst University prepares advanced practice nurses to care for the needs of the whole person through rigorous academics, rich and varied clinical experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.
Affordable
Competitive tuition
Graduate in 1.25 years
Transform your career in as few as 4 semesters*
Free clinical placement
Preceptor matching services
*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses
The Online Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate Program is available for residents in the following states:
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Nursing is a work of Heart.
Director of Rockhurst University Graduate Nursing Programs Dr. Barbara Ludwig and Associate Dean of Nursing/Chief Nursing Administrator Kristina Henry are joined by MSN students to share their goals, experiences and what students can expect from Rockhurst University’s Graduate Nursing programs.
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- MSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active nursing license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- State requirement
- Must reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia
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- MSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active nursing license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- State requirement
- Must reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia
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This program introduces advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and clinical management of specific psychiatric symptoms in relation to the psychopharmacologic management of diverse psychiatric disorders throughout the lifespan. The course reflects current evidence-based practice knowledge of psychopharmacology and how it might be applied to clinical difficulties encountered in various settings. This course expands on the diagnostic and neuroscience content to assist advanced practitioners with clinical management of psychotropic drugs. Pre/corequisite: NUA 5650, 5750, 5950, 5700 and 5720. (4 credits)
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This program introduces advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and clinical management of specific psychiatric symptoms in relation to the psychopharmacologic management of diverse psychiatric disorders throughout the lifespan. The course reflects current evidence-based practice knowledge of psychopharmacology and how it might be applied to clinical difficulties encountered in various settings. This course expands on the diagnostic and neuroscience content to assist advanced practitioners with clinical management of psychotropic drugs. Pre/corequisite: NUA 5650, 5750, 5950, 5700 and 5720. (4 credits)
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Get your guide to find out more about our Online Post-Master's PMHNP curriculum.
How does the clinical placement process work?
You’ll work with a dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance.
How should I prepare for nursing clinicals?
You will be in close communication with your placement coordinator all the way through to graduation. He or she will ensure you complete all requirements and meet deadlines, and will answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist.
When will I receive my clinical placement details?
You will receive a notification from your placement coordinator prior to each clinical start date. Once the placement has been confirmed and communicated, you are encouraged to begin working directly with your preceptor to establish a schedule.
What can I expect during nursing clinicals?
All clinical experiences are a bit different because students work in a variety of health care environments. During clinical rotations, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and the indirect supervision of Rockhurst clinical faculty.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your Rockhurst University (RU) enrollment adviser and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.
The Online Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
You will learn from active clinicians who bring real-world experience into the online classroom. As trusted Rockhurst faculty members, they are committed to your success as an advanced practice nurse.
Yes. Clinical placement services are built into the cost of the program. A dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor within a reasonable driving distance from where you live.
This online PMHNP program can be completed in 4 semesters or more, depending on evaluation of your MSN courses.
The Online PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate program requires 22 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.*
*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses
The Online PMHNP Post-Master's program costs $765 per credit hour plus $1,750.00 per practicum course, for a total program investment of $22,740, plus fees.* Financial aid may be available to our online students.
*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses
Emily Berendzen, Online MSN-FNP student, Rockhurst University
Cathy Kerns, Online MSN-FNP student, Rockhurst University
Ashley Roberts, Online MSN-FNP student, Rockhurst University
CAMPUS IMMERSIONS FOR ONLINE POST-MASTER'S PMHNP STUDENTS
Online PMHNP students will attend one clinical immersion on the Rockhurst campus in Kansas City, Missouri, for three days of clinical instruction in the new, state-of-the-art simulation lab and renovated nursing facilities. They will also engage in one virtual immersion to further hone their skills. In these immersive clinical experiences, students will receive hands-on skills training, complete high- and low-fidelity simulation and demonstrate competencies through objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
Following the campus immersion, students will return home and continue their online coursework. Additionally, they will complete the rest of their clinical hours at a predetermined site under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor and the indirect supervision of a Rockhurst clinical faculty supervisor.
