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Post-Graduate Psychiatric/Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
The PMHNP Post-Graduate Certicate is a fully-online, 23 credit hour certicate
that includes the coursework required to seek Advanced Practice licensure as an
PMHNP. Course loads are exible and most students complete the certicate in
4 semesters with 2 courses per semester. Courses are taught completely by our
graduate nursing faculty and clinical hour requirements are completed with
preceptors local to your area.
dmission
Requirements
ow Much Does
it Cost?
-An unencumbered license to practice as a
Registered Nurse in Tennessee or in the
state in which your clinical assignments
will be completed.
-A Master’s degree in Nursing with an
overall GPA of 3.0. Provisional admission
for students with below a 3.0 may be
considered only on a case-by-case basis.
-Completion of or planned enrollment in:
Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Health Assessment
2023-2024
In-State Tuition and
Fees
(Per Credit Hour)
2023-2024
Out-of-State eRate
and Fees
(Per Credit Hour)
$730 $870
2023-2024 Estimated Total Program Cost:
$17,000-21,000
hat Is In the Curriculum?
Psychiatric/Mental Health Coursework Credits
Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing I + Clinical 3+3 (140 clinical hours)
Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing II + Clinical 3+3 (140 clinical hours)
Practicum 3 (140 clinical hours)
Final Psychiatric Nursing Preceptorship 3 (140 clinical hours)
Role Transition to Certication and Practice for the Psychiatric/
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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ow Do I Apply?
Apply to TTU Graduate Studies Online at:
https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/admissions.php
Required Documents:
Copy of your RN licensure
State-issued ID
A brief letter of intent/cover letter discussing your interest in the program
Resume or CV
Transcripts for any previously attended schools
Three letters of reference or contact information for three references
At least one professional reference
At least one educational reference
Apply for Fall admission by July 1st.
