Online Post-Graduate Certificate- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

UNCG’s School of Nursing offers the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Graduate Certificate for current Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Our 23-credit-hour program is designed to be completed over four semesters (18 months), including 7 courses and 510 clinical hours focused on PMHNP practice.

The program offers a flexible, online learning format, allowing working nurse practitioners to transition smoothly into the PMHNP role while balancing their professional and personal commitments. The curriculum covers comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan, including individual and group therapy, prescription medication management, and trauma-informed care.

Graduates will be prepared to take the PMHNP certification exam and to provide holistic, patient-centered care that promotes mental health and well-being across various hospital and healthcare settings.

Note – Students are not eligible for financial aid assistance for post-graduate certificate courses unless they are concurrently admitted to a degree program that requires the same courses. 

Online Graduate Certificate PMHNP Program Distinctions

The online curriculum for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate offers a comprehensive foundation in psychiatric and mental health care, including advanced patient assessment, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and ethical decision-making relevant to clinical practice.

• The UNCG School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• The UNCG School of Nursing is recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education.

PMHNP Online Student Experience

All courses are offered 100% online and are thoughtfully designed to support working professionals seeking to expand their scope of practice.

• Students complete required clinical experiences with preceptors in their local communities, allowing for flexibility and real-world application.
• Frequent engagement with expert faculty, including board-certified PMHNPs and experienced mental health providers.

After Receiving The Online Graduate Certificate in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification exam. With a strong foundation in evidence-based care, advanced clinical reasoning, and therapeutic interventions, students will be equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and competence to thrive as certified psychiatric nurse practitioners and make a meaningful impact in the mental health field.