Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate
PMHNP Certificate Admission Requirements
Students who meet the requirements noted below may apply for admission to the PMHNP Certificate program. The requirements for admission to the program include:
- Submission of the Washburn University graduate degree seeking application (available online).
- Official (MSN, PhD, or DNP) transcripts sent to the School of Nursing.
- Evidence of current licensure in the states of residence and practice as a registered nurse and APRN (as applicable).
- Submission of completed application to include two references from current or past employers, faculty, or professional peers.
- Current resume.
- GPA of 3.25 or above in previous graduate work preferred.
The School of Nursing Graduate Admission, Progression, and Retention (GAPR) Committee reviews all applicants. The GAPR committee will make admission decisions.
The School of Nursing seeks applicants who exhibit the interpersonal skills and behaviors that enable them to work compatibly with others. Applicants seeking admission should demonstrate emotional maturity, personal integrity, and ethical responsibility. Applicants should possess the flexibility to deal with unexpected situations and should demonstrate a willingness to utilize constructive feedback to develop behaviors characteristic of a professional. The School of Nursing reserves the right to withhold admission to or withdraw students from the program who do not demonstrate these professional behaviors.
PMHNP Certificate Application Procedures
- Submit the Washburn University graduate application at https://applyweb.com/washburn/index.ftl. The online application includes:
- Two references from current or past employers, faculty, or professional peers.
- Current resume.
- Request official transcripts be sent directly to the School of Nursing (MSN, PhD, and/or DNP as applicable).
- Submit evidence of current licensure in the states of residence and practice as a registered nurse and APRN (as applicable).
- National certifications if available.
Transfer Credit / Prerequisites
Prior coursework from another graduate nursing program may be considered for transfer credit or to satisfy prerequisite on a case-by-case basis after review of transcripts and related course syllabi. Up to 6 credit hours may be transferred from another program. The applicant must have received a grade of “B” or better in the course(s) being considered. Academic credit is not given for life or work experience.
Certificate Requirements
Course Requirements for FNP Applicants
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
NU 827 | Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis & Diagnostic Interviewing | 3 |
NU 828 | Advanced Psychopharmacology/Neurobiology | 3 |
NU 850 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing I | 3 |
NU 854 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II | 3 |
NU 857 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practicum | 6 |
NU 859 | Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Special Focus Practicum 1 | 3 |
Total Hours | 21 |
Additional Course Requirements for ANP Applicants2
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
NU 821 | Advanced Pathophysiology Family | 1 |
NU 822 | Advanced Pharmacology: Lifespan (Pediatric) | 1 |
NU 829 | Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan (Pediatric) | 1 |
NU 860 | Special Topics: Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Child/Adolescent | 1 |
Total Hours | 4 |
Additional Course Requirements for Psychiatric CNS Applicants2
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
NU 820 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NU 822 | Advanced Pharmacology: Lifespan | 3 |
NU 829 | Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan | 3 |
NU 860 | Special Topics: Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Child/Adolescent | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Additional Course Requirements for Applicants without APRN Status2
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
NU 813 | Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Roles | 2 |
NU 820 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NU 822 | Advanced Pharmacology: Lifespan | 3 |
NU 829 | Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan | 3 |
Total Hours | 11 |
Additional Course Requirements for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) Applicants2
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
NU 820 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NU 822 | Advanced Pharmacology: Lifespan (Adult/Geriatric) | 2 |
NU 829 | Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan (Adult/Geriatric) | 1 |
Total Hours | 6 |
- 1
PMH Practicum hours are at a 4:1 ratio
- 2
If needed as determined by gap analysis
Following review of the applicant’s transcripts, additional course work or clinical practicum hours may be required.