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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master's Certificate)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master’s Certificate)

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The  Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is designed as a specialty within graduate nursing education to include programming that will assist a student to acquire advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide best practice and comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. The course work and practicum will focus on a range of mental health care needs of individuals and families whether in outpatient, inpatient or private practice settings. The foundation for advanced practice is focused on content included in core courses in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics and health assessments.
 
*This program is offered 100% ONLINE

Prospective students are advised to inquire and confirm with his/her respective state board of nursing regarding the approval of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Psychiatric Mental Health Post Master’s Certificate for licensure to practice within the state prior to applying to the program.  Currently, the University of Texas System does not enter into affiliation agreements with entities in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. Students residing in these states are not eligible for admission.

AC Online BEST Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 2018-19Ranked #78 for best Online Nursing Program by US News & World Reports.





CCNE AccreditedThe Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree in Nursing, and the Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.

 

Admission Requirements

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate application for Summer 2022 admission will be open from August 15, 2021 and close on October 1, 2021. The application deadline is October 1, 2021.

Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. The university application fee of $50 ($100 for International Applicants) can be paid online by credit card or electronic check (in the online application). All application fees are nonrefundable.

Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Graduate College
Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

 
*Please Note: If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB, or UTRGV you do not need to request an official transcript to be sent to the Graduate College.

 

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner graduate certificate, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

  1. Master of Science in Nursing
  2. Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Practitioner.
  3. Successful completion of graduate-level courses in physical assessment, pharmacotherapuetics and pathophysiology
  4. Active unencumbered unexpired licensed as a Registered Nurse in your state of residence
  5. Cleared Criminal Background Check
  6. Evidence of current immunizations required by the Texas Department of Heath for student in health-related academic programs. Immunization Compliance Form

 

Students whose native  language is not English  or  who studied at a University outside the U.S.:

  • TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information, visit the English Proficiency Exam section of our website.
  • Certified English translation of educational records.
  • International applicants are required to use the following credential evaluation services: Foreign Credential Service of America (FCSA) or World Education Services (WES). Applicants are required to select the course-by-course report option – general reports will not suffice.

Students in fully online programs are not eligible for I-20 or student visas.

Application Deadlines & Program Contact

To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.

Tuition and Fees Estimate

Fall 2021-Summer 2022 Rates Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Graduate
Resident Non-Resident*
Number of graduate course(s)
(hours per course)
Fall or Spring Summer Session (each) Fall or Spring Summer Session (each)
One graduate course
(3 hours a semester)
$1,584.89 $1,437.79 $2,808.89 $2,661.79
Two graduate courses
(6 hours a semester)
$2,875.58 $2,728.48 $5,323.58 $5,176.48
Three graduate courses
(9 hours a semester)
$4,166.27 $4,019.17 $7,838.27 $7,691.17

Fees included above:

  • University Services Fee - $38.10 per hour ($457.20 maximum)
  • Student Services Fee - $5.83 per hour ($69.96 maximum)
  • Intercollegiate Athletics Fee - $15.00 per hour ($180.00 maximum)
  • Recreation Fee ‐ $75 per Fall or Spring; $37.50 per summer term
  • Medical Services Fee ‐ $30 per Fall or Spring; $15 per summer term
  • Student Union Fee ‐ $30 per Fall or Spring; $15 per summer term

All resident tuition and mandatory fees shown above remain the same for hours over 20. Add $408 nonresident tuition for each hour over 20.

*Includes nonresident statutory tuition charges set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and subject to annual change.

Total does not include Lab and Supplemental Instruction Fees which vary by course, or Differential Tuition. To view graduate tuition and fees rates, visit UTRGV’s U Central. 

Course Requirements

Click here to view the program's course requirements from the current catalog.

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