Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post MSN in Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This post-master's certification program caters to primary and acute care Nurse Practitioners (non-psychiatric) seeking to expand their expertise in managing patients with intricate psychiatric and mental health conditions throughout all life stages. The curriculum prepares graduates to qualify for the ANCC Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam. Spanning 26 credits, this program enables master's degree holders to supplement their education with specialized nursing competencies. The coursework incorporates 600 supervised clinical hours and is grounded in foundational studies of Advanced Assessment, Pathophysiology, Advanced Psychoneuroimmunology, and the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Current unrestricted State of Ohio RN license.
Hold an MSN degree from a professionally accredited nursing program (clinical Master's required).
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for MSN program.
Minimum of 2-3 years recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
Application to The University of Akron Graduate School.
300 word essay describing professional goals.
Resume outlining prior education and work related experiences.
Three letters of reference from a recent employer, an APRN co-worker, a former faculty member.
Completion of the following prerequisite courses: graduate level pathophysiology, advanced assessment, advanced clinical pharmacology.
Interview with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner faculty.
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL.
Hold an MSN degree from a professionally accredited nursing program (clinical Master's required).
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for MSN program.
Minimum of 2-3 years recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner.
Application to The University of Akron Graduate School.
300 word essay describing professional goals.
Resume outlining prior education and work related experiences.
Three letters of reference from a recent employer, an APRN co-worker, a former faculty member.
Completion of the following prerequisite courses: graduate level pathophysiology, advanced assessment, advanced clinical pharmacology.
Interview with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner faculty.
A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL.
Tuition
USD
19,192