Post Master's Certificate
Post Master's PMHNP
Online Psych NP Certificate
CLASSES START
Jul 8th
20 Mo. Program Length | 33 Credits |
Online Format | 540 Hrs Clinicals |
Post Master's Certificate
Post Master's PMHNP
Online Psych NP Certificate
Take your next career step with Herzing
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 12 approved credit hours |
| Our pledge | We pledge your clinical placement |
| Immersion Exp. | 180小时16周的浸入式体验，为你的第一份工作做准备 |
| Format | 100% online classes with 540 clinical hours across the lifespan: every experience counts |
| Get started | 6 start dates per year – and no wait list! |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
Satisfaction rate
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Satisfaction rate
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Overview: Online Post Master's PMHNP Program
精神病学心理健康护士执业硕士证书是一个33学分的研究生课程，为你成为PMHNP做准备. The online certificate program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology, counseling and psychotherapy, advanced psychopharmacology and health promotion, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
软件下载努力帮助你保持学校和生活的平衡, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, 个性化的学生服务，终身职业指导.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. 当你准备好了就申请，并准备尽快开始.
Classes Start July 8th
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Post Master’s PMHNP program classes & curriculum details
The post master’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program provides students with the academic knowledge, 申请PMHNP认证所需的技能和专业知识. Classes include core MSN courses, specialty concentration courses and clinical courses. Upon graduation you’ll be qualified for the Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC) exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Connecting with patients virtually and providing remote care is more important than ever. 软件下载的课程讲授远程医疗的原理, including the use of appropriate technology, provisions for coding and reimbursement, 以及远程病人接触的法律和伦理影响.
All classes are delivered online with an additional 540 hours of clinicals, including both in-person and virtual/remote experiences; 180 hours of which will be an immersion experience to best prepare you to practice as a PMHNP.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Post Master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMCPMHNP) | 20 | 33 |
i. 学生完成课程的平均月数
Required Direct Care Core Courses
All courses, 9.00 semester credit hours, are required.
* Post Master's Certificate ("PMC") program may transfer in NU 500 and NU 560. Need Program Chair approval for two (2) clinical courses for PMC students.
*Students in the PMHNP program must take NU 610 and NU 671 in the same semester
Required Courses in PMHNP Concentration
All courses, 24.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Clinical Proficiency Exam
The following courses are 0.与上述政策相关的00个学期学分. Students are required to take as co-requisite courses along with NU 611, NU 664, or NU 671, depending on the program of study. NSG 0600 -临床能力考试.00 NSG 0600R - Clinical Proficiency Remediation Course (if needed) Semester Credit Hours: 0.00
Tuition & Cost
邮政硕士PMHNP幸运28计划的学费是 $735 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, 或者通过你的雇主获得潜在的合作机会.
Our goal is your career advancement. 这就是为什么软件下载一直在努力改进软件下载的课程和流程，使软件下载的课程尽可能负担得起，同时为你的工作成功做好最好的准备.
With Herzing University, you are never alone, and there are many options to help you invest in yourself and earn your post master's certificate in nursing.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Post Master’s PMHNP program enrollment requirements
Enrollment in the post master’s certificate nursing program is open to registered nurses who:
- Hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited university or college
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state in which they live (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement).
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.
Every experience counts.
Herzing大学将“每一次经历都很重要”的体验式学习方法整合到软件下载硕士PMHNP幸运28计划的540小时临床部分中. We believe the best preparation for an advanced practice role is real, prescriptive learning through every day experience.
Earn clinical credit hours for unique nursing experiences—either direct patient care in your community or telemedicine/virtual care. Examples of potentially eligible activities include:
- Grief counseling for patients and families in hospice
- 协助在精神健康机构进行集体治疗
- Providing mental health education to inmates in a correctional facility
- Interviewing patients in a crisis stabilization unit
- 急诊室精神病患者的评估
If you discover an opportunity to further develop your skills as a PMHNP you may apply for credit towards your total clinical hours.
Build your career foundation from a variety of instructive and rewarding nursing experiences. Our certificate program makes it possible.
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of the post master's PMHNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, 软件下载通过逐步的临床指导流程提供指导和支持，以确保您能够获得所需的临床实践经验.
As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, 软件下载有信心帮助您找到临床实习. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, 软件下载保证介入并帮助你获得临床实习.*
* Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
Classes Start July 8th
Waived Enrollment Fee帮助病人成为一个完整的整体医疗保健提供者
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are qualified to diagnose and treat common mental illnesses within their scope of practice, including bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety.
What does a typical PMHNP do?
- Psychological consulting (psychotherapy)
- Prescribe medication and monitor its effects
- 在社区诊所、私人诊所、医院等工作
- Instruct patients on an array of coping skills
- Perform patient care like a detective, uncovering information to solve complex psychological issues
How can I advance my career? After graduating with a PMHNP certificate, Herzing students can also elect to pursue a post master’s FNP certificate, or a certificate in nursing education to continue expanding their professional emphases.
Job outlook
The demand for PMHNPs is expected to grow:
- The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will grow 18% from 2016-2030.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics 增加所有执业护士的就业 45% from 2022-2032, much faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Earn the credential you need to join a highly rewarding occupation expected to be in high demand in the recent future.
Frequently Asked Questions
软件下载为所有类型的现有护士提供多种选择, including pathways for ASN/ADN, BSN, and MSN degree holders.
View our available 在线精神病学心理健康执业护士课程.
The role of a PMHNP can overlap with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals who routinely perform psychotherapy. However, the total scope of practice for each role is different and varies by state requirements.
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners hold a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing, while a psychiatrist is a physician who went to medical school and completed a residency program specializing in psychiatry.
PMNHPs can do many things a psychiatrist does, including psychotherapy, prescribing medications, developing and managing treatment plans and educating patients and their families.
Psychiatrists are typically able to treat more complex types of disorders, 但PMNHPs可以治疗许多常见的疾病，比如焦虑, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Schizophrenia, substance abuse/addiction, and much more.
Both of those common types of nurse practitioner specialties are highly rewarding and represent a big step forward for a registered nurse looking to advance their career.
- 选择精神科-精神健康执业护士(PMHNP)你想成为一名真正的精神病学/心理健康专家, and enjoy giving a voice to patients who are too often misunderstood. 对于获得行为健康实践经验或在社区精神卫生机构工作并希望继续在精神病学领域工作的护士来说，这是一个很好的途径.
- Choose Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) if…you want to specialize in the broader field of family practice across the lifespan and prefer a hands-on approach to patient care. 你可以在新生儿(NICU)中追求许多不同的专业， pediatric or geriatric care. As an FNP you’ll have a strong educational foundation to pursue your unique career path in family practice. Learn more about the Herzing University MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Learn more about the biggest differences between FNP vs. PMHNP.
A post master’s certificate (PMC), also referred to as a “post-graduate” certificate, is designed for nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and seek additional certification in a separate field.
Herzing大学为准备进入或退出临床实践的护士提供了几种硕士后证书:
- AGACNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
- AGPCNP - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
- FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 16-20 months)
- NE -护理教育证书(8个月)
- NLA - Nursing Leadership & Administration (program length: 8 months)
- PMHNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 20 months)
A post master’s certificate from Herzing University provides the education, training, and practical experience you need to take the next big step in your nursing career.
A post-master’s certificate is the best way to bridge from FNP to PMHNP as one of the shortest options for a master’s level education.
Our Post Master's PMHNP certificate program can be completed in 20 months, providing current FNPs a fast path to taking the next step in their NP career.
A PMHNP is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who holds expertise in behavioral health and wellness. Their role is to assess, diagnose and treat patients exhibiting psychiatric or addictive disorders. PMHNP的工作描述和业务范围可以包括:
- Provide psychological counseling (psychotherapy)
- Prescribe medication and monitor its effects
- 与其他卫生专业人员合作:医生/内科医生, nurses, administrators and other healthcare staff
- 开展研究，改善精神保健服务
- 教育和咨询护士和其他精神卫生专业人员
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Whole health begins with mental health—including all ages and demographics across the lifespan. 作为心理健康专业的执业护士, you will have the opportunity to continue your education and focus your experience in many different types of care, including pediatric, geriatric/adult, women’s health, public health and much more.
Where do they work? PMHNPs可以在许多不同的医疗保健环境中工作, including hospitals, private practices, mental health centers, primary care offices or governmental institutions.
There is a significant difference between being a medical/surgical nurse and a psychiatric nurse. General nursing in a medical or surgical role is based primarily on physical illness, while psychiatric nursing is based on mental illness. As a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, your role will be much more verbal than hands-on.
Daily tasks include new patient evaluations and follow-up appointments, reviewing patient charts and lab results, monitoring and documenting medication, adjusting patient care strategies, responding promptly to patient questions and concerns, and working with additional healthcare staff to deliver the best possible psychiatric care.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners earn an average salary of $128,490 per year ($61.78 per hour).*
NPs specializing in psychiatry/mental health may increase their earning potential by becoming board certified, 获得宝贵的经验，继续他们的教育.
Learn more about how much NPs can make, including a state-by-state breakdown and estimates across several unique healthcare facilities.
执照和认证是有区别的. Becoming a certified PMHNP shows employers you are capable of patient care in a psychiatric setting. Licensure determines if you are legally allowed to practice in your state of residence. Employers may require board certification before hiring a PMHNP even if practicing without certification is legally permissible.
Each state has their own requirements for licensure. You will need to find the requirements from your state’s board of nursing.
We strongly recommend getting certified after graduating with your degree. You’ll be in the best position to find a great job and follow your career path in nursing.
Here’s a selection of the most common types of nurse practitioners:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
Each specialty has its own unique requirements in terms of job experience and certification.
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1. 麦迪逊大学的护理硕士学位课程和研究生APRN证书课程获得了美国大学护理教育委员会(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org)是美国认可的机构认证机构.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. 劳工统计局的估计不代表入门级工资和/或薪水. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, 你想要工作的地理市场和学位领域, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing既不代表它的毕业生将获得劳工统计局计算的特定工作的平均工资，也不保证从它的幸运28计划毕业后就能找到工作, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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