College of Nursing
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practionioner Post-Graduate Certificate
Bring psychiatric expertise to the patients who need it most through a focused, flexible program built for the Nurse Practitioner (NP) you already are.
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Psychiatric care is in demand. Be ready to deliver it.
The mental health crisis is showing up in every corner of healthcare. RFU’s PMHNP-PGC prepares practicing NPs to meet those needs with full clinical confidence: the skills to diagnose, prescribe, and lead in psychiatric mental health care.
The demand for skilled psychiatric providers is growing. This certificate prepares practicing NPs to meet it with the credentials, clinical hours, and confidence to take the lead.
- Post-graduate credential built for practicing NPs
- 18-month full-time program with customizable part-time options
- 750 supervised clinical hours meeting national PMHNP board certification requirements
- Primarily online coursework (synchronous and asynchronous) with one campus immersion experience
- Clinical placement support near where you live and work
- Interprofessional education alongside students in medicine, psychology, and health sciences
18 MONTHS
FASTEST GROWING ANP SPECIALTY;
JOBS IN HIGH DEMAND
Where clinical science meets real-world practice.
Psychiatric mental health care is nuanced, deeply human work. RFU’s PMHNP Post-Graduate Certificate integrates advanced clinical science with real-world application, preparing graduates to step into full practice authority and serve the communities that need it most.
PMHNP PGC students develop the ability to:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments with clarity and confidence
- Diagnose mental health conditions across the lifespan
- Initiate and manage complex psychopharmalogical and psychotherapuetic interventions
- Lead patient-centered, collaborative, evidence-based care
Ready to lead in psychiatric mental health care?