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College of Health Professions

Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program Overview

This mostly online option is designed for an Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner that desires the classes necessary to prepare them for the PMHNP Certification exam with the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Students complete 24 credit hours including 750 clinical hours in working with Psychiatrists or PMHNP’s. Students come to campus in Greenville for 3 days selected semesters to meet with faculty, interact with their classmates, and learn new skills to help them to be successful in their field.

After completing this certificate program you can work as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The average salary for this job in South Carolina is $135,000.

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Program at a Glance

Total Credit Hours

22
Program Type: Certificate
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No

Details

Program Director: Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn K. GauldenProgram Coordinator: Dr. April Reese
Class Format: Hybrid
Program Duration: 15 Months
Start Date: Spring: January
Admission Requirements
A masters or doctorate degree in Family Nurse Practitioner is required to enroll in this program.
All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.

Applicants must have completed the 3 P’s within their MSN or DNP degree prior to applying for this program. 1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.

The application deadline for this program is October 15.
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Career Outcomes


*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.

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*Please Note: Job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed. Employment and salary outcomes are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location, career path/industry, and personal qualifications. Internship availability may depend on the program, students’ qualifications, industry partnerships, and other external factors. View more information here.