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Program Overview

This certificate program is designed for graduate prepared (MN or DNP) advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who are already nationally certified in another nursing speciality area (e.g., family nurse practitioner) to add an additional (stackable) population practice focus credential and become nationally certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Distance Graduate Program: All graduate courses are offered via distance delivery with video conference used to supplement content. See teaching methods for more information. Travel to Bozeman may be required for some coursework. Applications are limited to students from states:MT, OR, UT, WY, ID, WA, CO, or AK

Technical Requirements: Computer proficiency and reliable Internet access is required for graduate students who are admitted to the program: refer to Technical Requirements

Deadlines: December 15 for fall start 

Eligibility: Graduate prepared (MN or DNP) advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who is already nationally certified in another nursing speciality area. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Conduct comprehensive and systematic psychiatric assessments in complex situations.
  2. Apply selected therapeutic modalities for individuals, group psychotherapy, and the integration of multicultural skills for health promotion and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate evidence-based use of psychopharmacology concepts in the psychiatric care and management of individuals and families.
  4. Demonstrate expertise, specialized knowledge, and expanded responsibility and accountability in the advancedpsychiatric care and management of individuals and families.

Contact [email protected] with questions.