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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

If you want to further your knowledge and deepen your impact in nursing, consider the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate program at Indiana Wesleyan University. In just two years, you can complete this program primarily through online learning. Students receive 1:1 faculty support and can do live OSCE psych evals with trained actors. Discover how IWU helps nursing students achieve their goal of making a difference as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Why Pursue My Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) certificate at IWU. This accredited degree program is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in mental health nursing. We also provide student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this PMHNP program. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling mental health nursing career. Our approach to online learning allows busy professionals and parents to continue their careers without putting their current lives on hold.

What Will I Learn in This Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate Program?

This psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program is designed to help students understand how to serve the mental health needs of diverse individuals. Students engage in coursework that integrates best practices for assessment and treatment with Christ-centered beliefs. Course materials are delivered through virtual reality, video discussion, concept maps, demo videos, and other tech-driven applications. Course topics include neuro-psychopharmacology, diagnostic reasoning, interprofessional development, and more.

Learn more about the online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Christ-centered support, resources, and services to online students, staff and faculty.

Superior Support

Discover online student resources to help along your journey.

Mission Statement

Guided by the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Indiana Wesleyan University Nursing develops culturally aware nurse professionals equipped to change the world as leaders, scholars, and servants within their communities.

Tuition & Aid

32 Credit Hours

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$675/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

The curriculum for this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate covers how to:

  • Provide care for diverse populations with psychiatric mental health needs
  • Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams and community organizations to provide care for individuals with multiple health needs
  • Serve as an advocate for vulnerable populations with psychiatric mental health conditions
  • Integrate biblical perspectives into your career.

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

PYC-602,PMHN-652,PMHN-620,PMHN-622,PMHN-628,PMHN-630,PMHN-640,PMHN-650,PMHN-693

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Nursing Professor
  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Travel Nurse


Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program Requirements

An individual with a Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the ED and CHEA and national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA):

  • May apply to complete a post graduate certificate in a Masters Nursing major for which they do not already hold a degree.
  • Must meet Masters Nursing admission requirements for the major program.
  • Must submit an official transcript showing completion of a masters or doctoral degree in Nursing.
  • A criminal history background check (at the student's expense) must be completed upon admission to any track of the Masters Nursing program. A criminal background check must be completed within six weeks following the start of the program. Upon request, documentation of background checks, required health information, immunization information, drug screening results, and other required information may be provided to healthcare facilities where the student will be completing clinical/practicum requirements as part of their required course of study. Progression in the program is dependent on the results of the reports.

To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Masters Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to:

  • Interview; and/or
  • Take the GRE

Acceptance into any Masters Nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.

  • Successful completion of the specific curriculum as described below.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.
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Accreditation
  • Successful completion of the specific curriculum as described below.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Take the Next Step

Discover the way ahead and pursue your goal of becoming a nurse practitioner working in the field of mental health care. Contact us today to learn more about this psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner post-graduate certificate program at IWU!

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