Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master's Certificate)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post Master’s Certificate)
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: Massachusetts, California, Louisiana, Colorado, and Florida.
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The 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.
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:
Review and submit all Program Requirements:
- Master of Science in Nursing, or a
- Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Practitioner
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- Official Transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV)
- Successful completion of graduate-level courses in physical assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, and pathophysiology.
- Active unencumbered unexpired licensed as a Registered Nurse in your state of residence.
- Cleared Criminal Background Check
- Evidence of current immunizations required by the Texas Department of Health for students in health-related 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.
Students in fully online programs are not eligible for I-20 or student visas.
To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.
| Residency | Per 3-Credit Hour Course | Semester (9-Credit Hours) | Total Estimated Cost |
| Texas Resident | $1,481.39 | $3,894.17 | $8,888.34 |
| Non-Resident/International | $2,708.39 | $7,575.17 | $16,250.34 |
*We estimate that tuition and fees will closely approximate the rates shown above; however, rates are subject to change. Please note that the rates above are estimated for on-campus students and those enrolled in 16-week online programs. The rate is different for Accelerated Online Programs (AOP). Visit the tuition and fees page for detailed information.
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