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Apr 19, 2024
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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Mary Minton, Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing
Department of Graduate Nursing
Wagner Hall 217, Box 2275
605-688-4114
Program Information
Advanced nursing practice in psychiatric mental health covers both outpatient and inpatient care, children through elderly individuals, and mild depression and anxiety to significantly disabling conditions including substance abuse, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia. This certificate prepares graduates to provide much needed high-quality mental health care to all populations and conditions in a variety of rural and urban settings. All courses are online and include 540 clinical hours. Graduates are prepared to sit for ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam.
Program Outcomes
To prepare clinical nurse leaders, nurse educators, family nurse practitioners and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who:
- apply knowledge of evidence-based practice,
- engage in life-long learning, and
- serve South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world in urban, rural, and frontier health care settings.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Display competence within the legal scope of practice for chosen specialization.
- Evaluate and utilize research within advanced nursing practice.
- Integrate cultural learning into nursing practice to effectively tailor health care to the diverse lifeways of clients.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The post-graduate APRN certificate at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Certification
After completing the program of study, graduates are eligible to complete certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Course Delivery Format
The program coursework is delivered online and includes a field-based practicum.
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Total Required Credits: 18
Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 600 paper-based, 100 Internet-based, OR
IELTS: 7.0 total band
In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program with an upper division major in nursing with a “B” average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
- Master’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program with a “B” average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States or its’ territories prior to enrollment in first graduate nursing course.
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to first clinical lab or within first year of program.
- Successful completion of graduate level courses in Advanced Physical Assessment (Lifespan), Advanced Pathophysiology (Lifespan), Advanced Pharmacology / Pharmacotherapeutics (Lifespan) with a course grade of 3.0 or higher within the last 5 years.
- Completed and verified application to the Graduate Nursing program via NursingCAS website.
- Compliance requirements: Background check, FBI rolled fingerprint, drug screen, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, ACLS certification for FNP specialization, professional liability insurance, influenza vaccine, and TB test.
- Interview with graduate faculty for FNP specialization only.
- Completion of written response to questions regarding educational goals, scholarly practice interest and desired practice career.
Additional Information
Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.
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