Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Students must have a master's degree with a family nurse practitioner specialization
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 19
- Visit the Paying for College website for detailed tuition information
Admission Requirements
- Complete a NursingCAS application prior to the established deadline
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts to Nursing CAS
- Applicant must hold a master's or DNP degree and be certified as a family nurse practitioner
- Minimum cumulative master's GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submission of proof of current unencumbered RN licensure to NursingCAS
- Submission of family nurse practitioner certification to NursingCAS
- Submission of a resume or curriculum vitae to NursingCAS
- Submission of a personal statement to NursingCAS
- Submission of three reference forms via NursingCAS
- One must be from your current manager
- Two others preferably from nurses holding a graduate degree in nursing or a related field
Admission and Enrollment Requirements
- Successful completion of an applicant Interview (invitation only)
- Master’s or DNP degree and be certified as a family nurse practitioner
- Minimum cumulative master’s GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Current unencumbered APRN license in the state where you plan to complete your practicum experience.
- Please note: If you live anywhere in or around the St. Louis metro area, we strongly encourage you to hold an active Illinois and Missouri license.
- Successful completion of a drug screen and a criminal background check, as specified by the School of Nursing, to be performed prior to enrollment in the program.
Applicants may follow up with the School of Nursing at 618-650-3930 or [email protected] for additional questions or to check the status of their application.
Graduation Requirements
Doctoral students in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner option must complete all courses with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, which includes successful completion of all clinical practicum experiences.
Curriculum
Post-Master's Certificate Option for Family Nurse Practitioners
Fall Start, Slow Progression
Year 1 (Semester 1)
(3) NURS 641 Psychiatric Interviewing for Nurse Practitioners
Year 1 (Semester 2)
(3) NURS 640 Neurobiology and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Year 1 (Semester 3)
(5) NURS 642 Psychiatric Mental Health I (180 clinical hours)
Year 2 (Semester 1)
(5) NURS 643 Psychiatric Mental Health II (180 clinical hours)
Year 2 (Semester 2)
(3) NURS 644 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Role Synthesis (180 clinical hours)
Total Hours 19
Total Clinical Hours 540
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition and Fees 2024-2025
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (6 hours) | $2,163 | $769 | $2,932 |
| Spring, Year 1 (5 hours) | 1,803 | 618 | 2,421 |
| Summer, Year 1 (5 hours) | 1,803 | 618 | 2,421 |
| Fall, Year 2 (3 hours) | 1,082 | 395 | 1,477 |
| Total (19) | $ 6,851 | $2,400 | $ 9,251 |
Tuition is $360.50/credit hour and general student fees are $111.55/credit hour based on 2023-2024 rates. Program fees and course-specific fees may also be assessed and are included in the estimates above. Rates beyond summer 2024 are not yet approved and are subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate. DNP tuition is a specialized tuition rate that all students pay regardless of residency.
Enrollment in this program does not qualify for federal financial aid.
