Post-Professional Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)

About this Program

Please note: Admissions as of Fall 2025 is on hold for program review.

The Post-Professional Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner has been developed to address a growing demand from nurses for programming that enables them to obtain national certification as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner) in psychiatric mental health. This certificate program is targeted to licensed, registered nurses with an APRN MSN who wish to gain new skills and knowledge for board certification to provide psychiatric care services as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Program Highlights

Advanced Practice Nurses train to provide psychiatric care services.
Prepare for a career in a growing and in demand field.
Expected time to completion is 3 semesters.

Earn your degree online with ODUGlobal

At a Glance

Ellmer School of Nursing

Degree Level

Graduate

Degree Earned

Certificate

Delivery Modes

Online

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Post-Professional Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at ODU?

Students entering the Certificate program in Post-Professional Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

A 500-700 word essay that addresses the applicant's goals and reasons for seeking the certificate.
Transcripts
One letter of recommendation
Resume
Complete the University Non-Degree Application

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Cost of Attendance

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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident

Cost Per-Credit $620

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States

Cost Per-Credit $642

Non-Resident

Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

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