The PMHNP-PMC program requires 21 credit hours and 750 clinical hours. It can be completed in approximately two years.
Applicants must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program approved by the Board of Nursing, a minimum GPA of 3.0, an unencumbered RN license, professional, and completed undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, and health assessment. Students must also complete Adv Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysicology and Adv Pharmacology. Adv Pharmacology must have been completed with 5 years of finishing the program. A gap analysis of prior MSN work is required. You may be required to take up to 9 pre-req credits.
The online Post-Masters PMHNP Certificate program offers two intakes per year: Fall and Spring term.
The program costs $793 per credit per credit hour, excluding fees. A 20% Ed Assist discount may be available for those who are eligible.
Yes, students from several states are welcome to apply. Please view our state authorization page for more details.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Prepares nurses to assess, diagnose, and treat various psychiatric and mental health conditions for patients of all ages.
- Family Nurse Practitioner: Equips nurses to deliver primary care to individuals from infancy through adulthood in outpatient and community-based settings.
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Focuses on providing primary care for patients ages 13 and up, managing chronic and acute conditions in aging populations.
Felician’s online Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate program offers a modern approach to nursing education, combining technology, student engagement, faculty support, and community connections. The program is designed for practicing nurses with MSN degrees who want to broaden their scope of practice and specialize in mental health care.
Yes. Felician University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APN certificate program at Felician University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
