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Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner CERTIFICATE

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OVERVIEW

Close the Gap

In Maryland alone, some 62,000 children live with serious mental health conditions. One in five older adults has psychiatric issues, and returning veterans have significant needs, but there is a shortage of mental healthcare providers, especially in rural areas of the state. Graduates of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s one-year accelerated Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate will help close the gap.

With a focus on integrated mental health care, delivered online and with preceptors at clinical sites near you, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program option gives primary care nurse practitioners the knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat mental health needs from inpatient hospital to outpatient primary care settings.

Students who complete this program have the educational preparation to sit for the ANCC certification in this role and population. Applicants must also meet any additional eligibility criteria in effect when they apply for certification

Program Details
  • 3 semesters
  • Online
  • Certificate

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition Cost: $1,937 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.


Upcoming Application Deadlines

Fall entry: Nov 1 and Jan 15

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Curriculum

Program consists of 17 credits and 500 total clinical hours that may be completed in as few as three semesters.

Full Curriculum

  • Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (1)

  • Clinical Psychopharmacology (2)

  • Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (2)

  • Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities (2)

  • Clinical Reasoning I: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Adult/Gero (1)

  • Clinical Practicum I: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Adult/Gero (3, 250 cl)

  • Clinical Reasoning II: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Peds/Family (1)

  • Clinical Practicum II: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Peds/Family (3, 250 cl)
  • Integrated Care I (1)

  • Integrated Care II (1)

 

Sample Part-time Courses of Study

  • Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (1)

  • Clinical Psychopharmacology (2)

  • Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (2)

  • Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities (2)

  • Clinical Reasoning I: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Adult/Gero (1)

  • Clinical Practicum I: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Adult/Gero (3, 250 cl)

  • Integrated Care I (1)

  • Clinical Reasoning II: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Peds/Family (1)

  • Clinical Practicum II: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Peds/Family (3, 250 cl)

  • Integrated Care II (1)

Note: The effort needed to complete the program requires approximately 30 hours per week for each of the three semesters.

“We are preparing nurse practitioners who will promote the mental, physical, and social well-being of persons with multiple health needs.”
Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE
Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE

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Tuition & Other Costs

Financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants: Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. Learn more.

Loans: Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. Learn more.

Employment: Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)

  • At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.

  • The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.

  • Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.

  • If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.

Please include the following information in your resume or CV:

  • Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)

  • Education Background

  • Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)

  • Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)

  • Community Service/Volunteerism

Clinical practicum experiences are determined by the student’s area of focus, student interest/experience, site and preceptor availability, and the student’s programmatic needs. The student works collaboratively with the Track Director and the Clinical Placement Team to request sites and identify preceptors, with final approval by the Track Director. Following an orientation to the electronic software system, the student will be responsible to complete clinical requests and upload required school and site compliance documentation by the due date. The due date is prior to the semester that includes a clinical course. Students will be working with the Clinical Placement Team throughout the course of their program. The Clinical Placement Team participates in orientation, advising sessions, and on-site immersions. The student is encouraged to work collaboratively and proactively with the Clinical Placement Team. An all-hands on approach yields optimal preceptor opportunities.  Unauthorized states for clinicals include LA and NY.  Admitted students who decide to enroll will be required to sign the “Student Expectations in the Clinical Placements Process” document prior to their first term in the program.  For more information on Clinical Placement Services, visit https://nursing.jhu.edu/clinical-placement/.

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