Post-master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate Curriculum
The PMHNP certificate is for nurses who already hold a master’s degree and are returning to specialize in advanced psychiatric and mental healthcare. This certificate supports nurses seeking to expand their scope of practice and pursue an APRN pathway focused on mental health across diverse patient populations.
The courses in this program will strengthen your skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. The curriculum emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based mental healthcare and prepares you for expanded clinical responsibility.
This program consists of 32 credits and is structured to support working professionals. Coursework is delivered fully online, with the exception of one in-person immersion experience that reinforces hands-on learning and the practical application of advanced practice concepts.
The program concludes with a capstone experience designed to support readiness for the national PMHNP board certification exam.
Post-master’s PMHNP courses - 32 credits
| Course code | Course name |
|---|---|
| MSN 520 | Neuropsychopharmacology |
| MSN 605 | Current Concepts and Professional Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing |
| MSN 655 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health |
| MSN 665 | PMHNP I: Advance Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Care for the Adult |
| MSN 675 | PMHNP II: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Care for Children and Older Adults |
| MSN 685 | PMHNP III: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Care of the Complex Patient |
| MSN 698 | Advanced Practice Capstone-Clinical Application on Population Health |
We’re ready when you are
- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, Admissions can typically review your unofficial transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.
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- Phone800-889-3282
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- Emailbdaley@goodwin.edu
Find more information in the academic catalog.