The psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program focuses on children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly who are at risk for developing and/or are experiencing acute or complex mental health problems, behavior disorders or psychiatric diagnoses. The PMHNP curriculum focuses on facilitating the transitions of individuals, families, communities and populations’ health and well- being across the lifespan and the utilization of evidence-based, culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented holistic care.
Graduates of the PMHNP program will be prepared to apply a holistic nursing process and medical/medication management to promote optimal mental health while engaging in active, ongoing collaboration with individuals, their families, significant others, and the interprofessional team. Graduates are eligible for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
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