Curriculum

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)

Students in the PMHNP CAGS program must have evidence of successful completion of the following courses:

  • Advanced Pathophysiology across the lifespan
  • Advanced Pharmacology across the lifespan Advanced Health Assessment across the lifespan
  • Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Building an Evidence-Based Practice
  • Human Diversity Social and Policy Issues
  • Translating and Integrating Scholarship Practicum

The courses must have been completed with a letter grade of B or higher at an accredited 4 year academic institution. Students who have not completed the academic equivalent of these courses previously will be required to take the course in order to complete the CAGS.

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS

Year One: Semester One

NUR 701 Professional Role Development for Advanced Practice Nursing* 3
NUR 706 Advanced Pathophysiology 3

Year One: Semester Two

NUR 707 Advanced Pharmacology 3

Year One: Semester Three

NUR 703 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (75 clinical hours) 5
NUR801 Survey of Telemedicine 1

Year Two: Semester Four

NUR 715 Psychopharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) 3
NUR 805 Basic Counseling Theory & Techniques for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 3
NUR 805C Basic Counseling Theory & Techniques for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical (75 clinical hours) 1

Year Two: Semester Five

NUR 806 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I 3
NUR 806C Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I Clinical (300 clinical hours) 4

Year Two: Semester Six

NUR 807 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II 3
NUR 807 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II Clinical (300 clinical hours) 4

Residency Requirement

In addition to coursework, the PMHNP CAGS program requires students to attend three on campus residencies, generally which are 1-3 days in length. These residencies include: a new student orientation, a second year residency which takes place prior to entering track specific clinical coursework at the beginning of Year Two, and a final residency that coincides with the student's graduation.

*Students who have completed a previous Masters in Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program that included a distinct Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner role course and are currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner may not be required to complete this course. Please contact the School of Nursing for additional information.