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 (90 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 (90 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 (225 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 (225 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.