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Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Due to the high volume of interest in the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, the Liberty University School of Nursing is only taking applications for the Spring 2024 semester at this time.
Expand Your Patient Care with Liberty’s Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
As a nursing professional, you know that a holistic approach is often needed for a person’s healing. To help nursing professionals get the specialized mental health training they need to minister to all of their patients’ needs, Liberty University developed a 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
For nursing professionals with master’s or doctoral training as a nurse practitioner, this certificate will help establish further advanced training in mental health that will support patient outcomes while providing a pathway to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certification.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
Additional Requirements
Students who are accepted and offered a seat each semester will be required to submit a $500 deposit,* which will be applied to your student account to be used towards tuition, fees, etc. If accepted to our program, you will receive additional information via your Liberty email regarding your next steps and payment of the deposit.
If you have any questions, you may reach the School of Nursing at jeast@liberty.edu or by calling (434) 592-6505.
*Deposit refund deadlines apply. Contact the School of Nursing for specific semester refund dates.
What Will You Learn in our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program?
- An understanding of neurobiology and differential diagnosis of mental disorders
- An overview of best practices related to psychotherapeutic treatments and management of mental health disorders
- The use of medications in treating mental disorders
Our 100% online postgraduate certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is designed to prepare nurse practitioners with a commitment to provide mental health care services to clients across the lifespan.
To this end, the course content of this certificate covers advanced, doctoral-level nursing-oriented mental health approaches to neurological conditions and mental disorders with an emphasis on treatment and practical application of psychiatric theory.
Program Benefits of the Online Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years.* While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- This training culminates in a comprehensive exam that will equip students to sit for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- You may apply many credits earned in this certificate toward a relevant doctoral degree.
- You can complete this Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP in 1 year.
*Please note: Effective Spring 2022, tuition rates for Liberty’s PMHNP programs have increased. For details, please see our tuition and fees page: https://www.liberty.edu/online/tuition-and-fees/.
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Not applicable
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
CCNE
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
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Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
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Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
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An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.