Post Master's Certificate
Post Master's PMHNP
Online Psych NP Certificate
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Jul 8th
20 Mo. Program Length | 33 Credits |
Online Format | DNP Dual Credit |
Post Master's Certificate
Post Master's PMHNP
Online Psych NP Certificate
Take your next career step with Herzing
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 获高等教育委员会认可 |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 12 approved credit hours |
| Our pledge | We pledge your clinical placement |
| Immersion Exp. | 180-hour, 16-week immersion experience to prepare for your first job |
| Format | 100% online classes with 540 clinical hours across the lifespan: every experience counts |
| Dual credit | Earn dual credit towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, 和自适应学习技术，为学生更快地接受高等教育搭建了一条通道 |
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概述:在线邮政硕士PMHNP幸运28计划
The Post Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a 33-credit post-graduate program which prepares you for a career as an PMHNP. The online certificate program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology, counseling and psychotherapy, 高级精神药理学与健康促进, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
发现在工作中取得成功所需的关键知识和技能，为持续的职业发展奠定基础.
Flexible schedule
软件下载努力帮助你保持学校和生活的平衡, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. 当你准备好了就申请，并准备尽快开始.
Classes Start July 8th
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Post Master’s PMHNP program classes & curriculum details
硕士研究生精神病学心理健康护理从业人员课程为学生提供学术知识, skills and expertise to apply for certification as a PMHNP. Classes include core MSN courses, specialty concentration courses and clinical courses. Upon graduation you’ll be qualified for the Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC) exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Connecting with patients virtually and providing remote care is more important than ever. Our curriculum provides instruction in the principles of telehealth, 包括使用适当的技术, provisions for coding and reimbursement, and the legal and ethical implications of remote patient encounters.
All classes are delivered online 增加540小时的门诊时间, including both in-person and virtual/remote experiences; 180 hours of which will be an immersion experience to best prepare you to practice as a PMHNP.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Post Master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMCPMHNP) | 20 | 33 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the post master's PMHNP program is $735 per credit.
你可以通过转换之前大学课程的学分来节省更多的钱, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
With Herzing University, you are never alone, 有很多选择可以帮助你投资自己，获得护理硕士证书.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
邮政硕士PMHNP幸运28计划入学要求
Enrollment in the 邮政护理硕士证书课程 is open to registered nurses who:
- Hold 获得认可的大学或学院的护理专业研究生学位(如硕士或博士学位)
- Hold a current, 在他们居住的州作为注册护士的有效和不受限制的执照(注意:持有多州, 紧凑型州执照，并且作为紧凑型执照州的居民将被视为符合此要求).
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.
Every experience counts.
Herzing University integrates an “Every Experience Counts” experiential learning approach in the 540-hour clinical component of our post master's PMHNP program. We believe the best preparation for an advanced practice role is real, 通过每天的经验进行规定性学习.
获得独特护理经验的临床学分-无论是在您的社区直接患者护理还是远程医疗/虚拟护理. 可能符合条件的活动包括:
- 为临终关怀病人及家属提供悲伤辅导
- Assistance with group therapy in a mental health institution
- Providing mental health education to inmates in a correctional facility
- 在危机稳定病房采访病人
- Assessment of psychiatric patients in the emergency room
If you discover an opportunity to further develop your skills as a PMHNP you may apply for credit towards your total clinical hours.
Build your career foundation from a variety of instructive and rewarding nursing experiences. 软件下载的证书课程使之成为可能.
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
软件下载理解确保临床实习作为邮政硕士PMHNP幸运28计划的一部分是学生面临的最大问题之一. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, 软件下载鼓励你找到自己的导师和临床场所，因为这样做有很多好处. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. 以及软件下载全面的临床指导流程, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement.*
* Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
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Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are qualified to diagnose and treat common mental illnesses within their scope of practice, including bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety.
What does a typical PMHNP do?
- 心理咨询(心理治疗)
- 开药并监测其效果
- Work in community clinics, private practice, hospitals and more
- 指导病人掌握一系列应对技巧
- 像侦探一样照顾病人，发现信息以解决复杂的心理问题
How can I advance my career? After graduating with a PMHNP certificate, Herzing students can also elect to pursue a post master’s FNP certificate, or a certificate in nursing education 继续拓展他们的专业重点.
Job outlook
预计对PMHNPs的需求将增长:
- The 国家卫生人力分析中心 estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will grow 18% from 2016-2030.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of all nurse practitioners to increase 45% from 2022-2032，远快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*
获得你所需要的证书，加入一个高回报的职业，预计在不久的将来会有很高的需求.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer multiple options for current nurses of all types, including pathways for ASN/ADN, BSN, and MSN degree holders.
View our available online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
PMHNP的角色可以与精神科医生重叠, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals who routinely perform psychotherapy. 然而，每个角色的总实践范围是不同的，并且因国家要求而异.
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners hold a master’s degree or doctorate in nursing, 而精神科医生是一名上过医学院并完成了精神病学住院医师培训的医生.
PMNHPs可以做很多精神科医生做的事情, including psychotherapy, prescribing medications, developing and managing treatment plans and educating patients and their families.
Psychiatrists are typically able to treat more complex types of disorders, 但PMNHPs可以治疗许多常见的疾病，比如焦虑, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Schizophrenia, substance abuse/addiction, and much more.
A post-master’s certificate is the best way to bridge from FNP to PMHNP as one of the shortest options for a master’s level education.
Our Post Master's PMHNP 证书课程可在20个月内完成, providing current FNPs a fast path to taking the next step in their NP career.
Here’s a selection of the most common types of nurse practitioners:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- 成人老年学执业护士(AGNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
- 精神科精神健康执业护士(PMHNP)
- 妇女保健执业护士(WHNP)
Each specialty has its own unique requirements in terms of job experience and certification.
PMHNP是一种高级执业注册护士(APRN)，拥有行为健康和保健方面的专业知识. 他们的作用是评估、诊断和治疗表现出精神或成瘾障碍的患者. A PMHNP’s job description and scope of practice can include:
- 提供心理咨询(心理治疗)
- 开药并监测其效果
- Collaborate with additional health professionals: doctors/physicians, nurses, 管理人员和其他医护人员
- Conduct research to improve the delivery of mental healthcare
- Educate and consult nurses and other mental health professionals
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Whole health begins with mental health—including all ages and demographics across the lifespan. As a nurse practitioner within the mental health specialty, 你将有机会继续你的教育，并将你的经验幸运28计划在许多不同类型的护理上, including pediatric, geriatric/adult, women’s health, public health and much more.
Where do they work? PMHNPs may work in many different healthcare environments, including hospitals, private practices, mental health centers, 初级保健办公室或政府机构.
Yes!
The 国家卫生人力分析中心 estimates the demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners will rise 18% from 2016-2030.
对于所有执业护士来说 Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 45% increase in employment from 2022-2032，远快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*
There is a difference between being licensed and certified. 成为一个认证的PMHNP向雇主展示你有能力在精神病院照顾病人. Licensure determines if you are legally allowed to practice in your state of residence. 雇主在雇用PMHNP之前可能要求获得董事会认证，即使法律允许在没有认证的情况下执业.
每个州对执照都有自己的要求. You will need to find the requirements from your state’s board of nursing.
We strongly recommend getting certified after graduating with your degree. You’ll be in the best position to find a great job and follow your career path in nursing.
There is a significant difference between being a medical/surgical nurse and a psychiatric nurse. General nursing in a medical or surgical role is based primarily on physical illness, 而精神科护理则是基于精神疾病. 作为一名精神病-心理健康执业护士，你的角色将更多的是口头而不是实际操作.
Daily tasks include new patient evaluations and follow-up appointments, 检查病人病历和化验结果, monitoring and documenting medication, adjusting patient care strategies, 及时回应病人的问题和担忧, and working with additional healthcare staff to deliver the best possible psychiatric care.
Both of those common types of nurse practitioner specialties 是否有很高的回报，是否代表着注册护士在职业生涯中向前迈出了一大步.
- Choose Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) if…you want to be a true psychiatric/mental health specialist, and enjoy giving a voice to patients who are too often misunderstood. An excellent pathway for nurses who have gained practical experience behavioral health or worked in a community mental health facility and want to continue in the psychiatric field.
- 选择家庭执业护士(FNP)…你想在整个生命周期中专攻更广泛的家庭实践领域，更喜欢亲自动手照顾病人. You may pursue many different specialties in neonatal (NICU), pediatric or geriatric care. 作为一名FNP，你将有一个强大的教育基础，以追求你在家庭实践中独特的职业道路. Learn more about the Herzing University MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Learn more about the biggest differences between FNP vs. PMHNP.
A post master’s certificate (PMC), 也被称为“研究生”证书, is designed for nurses who hold a 护理学硕士(MSN)学位 并在另一个领域寻求额外的认证.
Herzing University offers several post master’s certificates for MSN-prepared nurses looking to transition in or out of clinical-based practice:
- AGACNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
- AGPCNP - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
- FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 16-20 months)
- NE - Nursing Education certificate (program length: 8 months)
- NLA - Nursing Leadership & 行政管理(8个月)
- PMHNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 20 months)
A post master’s certificate from Herzing University provides the education, training, and practical experience you need to take the next big step in your nursing career.
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1. The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Herzing University Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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