The Department of Nursing's Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs are for advanced practice nurse leaders who already hold at least one certification as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse midwife.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate includes theory online, on campus lab days for skills and simulation, and precepted clinical experiences.
Other Post-Graduate Certificates include:
The curriculum integrates nursing, science, concepts and theories from related disciplines, along with practice and research. The number of credits and time to complete the certificate are dependent of the specialty area.
Contact Information
nursing@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice and/or post-graduate APRN certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from the arts, sciences, and humanities in promoting at least one of the four spheres of care: wellness, chronic disease management, regenerative/restorative, or palliative.
- Evaluate values and behaviors consistent with professional nursing standards and the Benedictine values.
- Appraise the use of information and technology to promote health and safely within dynamic health care systems.
- Develop evidence-based interventions that promote the health and well-being of nurses, individuals, or communities.
- Generate collaborative partnerships to address social determinants of health and advocate for health equity.
- Evaluate resources needed to design safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 40
Clinical Hours: 960
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| NSG 8152 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| NSG 8154 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice II | 2 |
| NSG 8217 | Lifespan Health Assessment I | 2 |
| NSG 8219 | Lifespan Health Assessment II | 2 |
| NSG 8520 | Assessment and Management of Psychiatric Disorders in Adults | 3 |
| NSG 8521 | Psychiatric Practicum I: Adults | 4 |
| NSG 8550 | Assessment and Management of Psychiatric Disorders in Children/Adolescents/Families | 3 |
| NSG 8551 | Psychiatric Practicum II: Child/Adolescent/Families | 4 |
| NSG 8595 | Psychiatric Practicum III: Practice Transition | 5 |
| NSG 8662 | Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| NSG 8670 | Advanced Pharmacology I | 2 |
| NSG 8672 | Advanced Pharmacology II | 2 |
| NSG 8678 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 40 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, graduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
