Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Graduate Certificate
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) post-graduate certificate is designed for certified advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing and want to add another APRN role.
The PMHNP post-graduate certificate prepares professional nurses to become evidence-driven, and ethically grounded advanced practice providers in the delivery of comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. Classes are delivered synchronously and asynchronously online.
Program Admission Requirements
- Complete an application, including all required supporting documents, and submit the fee through NursingCas.
- Master's degree or Doctoral degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale documented by official transcripts.
- Submission of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended from a nationally accredited (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN]) nursing program.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
- Current and unrestricted registration as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with eligibility for Florida APRN Licensure.
- Provide a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Completion of the following courses or equivalent:
- Approved Advanced Health Assessment
- Approved Advanced Pathophysiology
- Approved Pharmacotherapeutics.
The program director will complete a gap analysis including a review of transcripts and syllabi to ensure all pre-requisites have been completed.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Students must complete the credits specified by the post-graduate certificate program and follow a Program of Study approved by the Program Director or designee.
- Students must meet specific progression, clinical and graduation requirements. See the General Academic Policies and FGCU Graduation Requirements.
- A grade of B or higher and Satisfactory (as appropriate) must be earned in all courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of clinical practice requirements.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (22 credits)
Spring Semester 1
NGR 6560 Advanced Psych Assessment & Diagnosis (3)
NGR 6538 Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Nurses (3)
NGR 6508C Group Therapy (5) (120 clinical hours)
Summer Semester 2
NGR 6509C Individual & Family Therapy (6) (180 clinical hours)
Fall Semester 3
NGR 6505L Role Synthesis in Advanced Psych Mental Health (5) (300 clinical hours)
Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Accrediting Body: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate will seek accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in Fall 2027.
