Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,250
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies strives to become the worldwide benchmark for interprofessional healthcare education, shaping tomorrow's medical leaders. Our institution will introduce a post-graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate Program, with graduates qualifying to take the ANCC national certification exam.
By combining Hofstra University's comprehensive academic programs with Northwell Health's extensive clinical expertise, our School creates an unparalleled educational environment.
Our PMHNP Certificate Program employs an interprofessional approach to train practitioners capable of delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that addresses the complete health needs of diverse communities, ultimately improving lives worldwide.
The PMHNP curriculum specifically prepares graduates to deliver comprehensive mental healthcare throughout patients' lives. These practitioners offer essential mental health services across various clinical settings, focusing on continuous, relationship-driven care that encompasses mental health promotion, psychiatric disorder prevention and treatment, and ongoing wellness maintenance. Their scope includes evaluating, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions for patients of all ages (NONPF, 2013, 2017).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
M.S. in Nursing from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for a graduate nursing degree.
An unencumbered and current RN license, an unencumbered New York State NP license and board certification eligible in one of the following: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Completion of a gap analysis with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program:
Verification of APRN core: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the lifespan, Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches, and Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
Verification of three (3) graduate credits of research methods and design.
AHA Certification, a current copy of ACLS card.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (include dates of employment by month and year), examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation are submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters must be from the following sources attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for post-graduate study from each of the following:
The applicant's clinical director, and,
Two (2) professional colleagues who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
Letter of intent from the applicant: personal statement of reflection of current and future practice
A pre-admission interview with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program.
Comprehensive background check.
Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student NP liability insurance, and health insurance, and current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
An unencumbered and current RN license, an unencumbered New York State NP license and board certification eligible in one of the following: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Completion of a gap analysis with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program:
Verification of APRN core: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the lifespan, Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches, and Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
Verification of three (3) graduate credits of research methods and design.
AHA Certification, a current copy of ACLS card.
A resume that includes relevant work experiences (include dates of employment by month and year), examples of leadership and commitment to the profession of nursing, and memberships in professional nursing organizations.
Three letters of recommendation are submitted through the online recommendation form, accessible through the online application. Letters must be from the following sources attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for post-graduate study from each of the following:
The applicant's clinical director, and,
Two (2) professional colleagues who can attest to the applicant's professional work.
Letter of intent from the applicant: personal statement of reflection of current and future practice
A pre-admission interview with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Program.
Comprehensive background check.
Student Health Requirements: Proof of physical examination within one year of application, student NP liability insurance, and health insurance, and current immunizations for MMR, Chickenpox, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,250