Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Memphis Campus) in Memphis United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
|
Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,560
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The College of Nursing provides a Post-Doctoral Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification program designed for DNP-qualified APRNs certified in other specialties. This certificate equips graduates to independently assess and manage diverse mental health disorders throughout all life stages. The program also trains practitioners to deliver integrated care addressing both mental and physical health concerns. Through coursework and clinical training, students gain proficiency in multiple psychotherapy methods, advanced psychopharmacology knowledge, and specialized skills for treating patients with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions across all ages. Upon completion, graduates qualify to sit for the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Post-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate applicant must:
Submit official copies of transcripts for all college and university work to NursingCAS. Submit of a copy of an unencumbered Tennessee RN license or have unencumbered authority to practice as an RN via the multi-state privilege at the time of application. Accepted students must maintain an unencumbered RN license for the duration of their program.
Have earned a doctor of nursing practice from an institution accredited by one of the following accreditors:
Higher Learning Commission
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
New England Commission of Higher Education
Northwest Commission on College and Universities
Southern Association of Colleges and School, Commission on Colleges
WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
WASC Senior Colleges and University Commission
All prerequisite courses, transfer course credits, and degrees (where applicable) from international institutions must be evaluated by an approved equivalency agency.
Have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the DNP.
Submit a letter of good standing from the Program Director of the nursing program that the student was previously enrolled even though the applicant did not complete the nursing program.
Submit three recommendation forms from doctorally-prepared nurses who can address the applicant's potential as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner including clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, collaborative skills with other health professionals, and leadership.
Submit an essay regarding how earning the Post-DNP certification will affect the applicant's future practice. Also, a brief, written essay will be completed during the interview process to demonstrate written communication skills.
Have ready access to a Web-connected, laptop personal computer. Computer literacy and adequate computer skills are required.
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants will be required to present evidence of proficiency in English if a) their native language is not English, or b) at any time during the application process there is reason to believe the applicant is not proficient in the English language. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is established through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable scores are 550 on TOEFL paper version, 213 on TOEFL computer version, and 80 on TOEFL web-based version. TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior to application for the current UTHSC program.
Submit official copies of transcripts for all college and university work to NursingCAS. Submit of a copy of an unencumbered Tennessee RN license or have unencumbered authority to practice as an RN via the multi-state privilege at the time of application. Accepted students must maintain an unencumbered RN license for the duration of their program.
Have earned a doctor of nursing practice from an institution accredited by one of the following accreditors:
Higher Learning Commission
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
New England Commission of Higher Education
Northwest Commission on College and Universities
Southern Association of Colleges and School, Commission on Colleges
WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
WASC Senior Colleges and University Commission
All prerequisite courses, transfer course credits, and degrees (where applicable) from international institutions must be evaluated by an approved equivalency agency.
Have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the DNP.
Submit a letter of good standing from the Program Director of the nursing program that the student was previously enrolled even though the applicant did not complete the nursing program.
Submit three recommendation forms from doctorally-prepared nurses who can address the applicant's potential as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner including clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, collaborative skills with other health professionals, and leadership.
Submit an essay regarding how earning the Post-DNP certification will affect the applicant's future practice. Also, a brief, written essay will be completed during the interview process to demonstrate written communication skills.
Have ready access to a Web-connected, laptop personal computer. Computer literacy and adequate computer skills are required.
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants will be required to present evidence of proficiency in English if a) their native language is not English, or b) at any time during the application process there is reason to believe the applicant is not proficient in the English language. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is established through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable scores are 550 on TOEFL paper version, 213 on TOEFL computer version, and 80 on TOEFL web-based version. TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior to application for the current UTHSC program.
Tuition
USD
25,560