Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pratitioner Certificate

Applicants shall:

• Hold a Master degree in nursing from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.
• Provide evidence of current licensure(s) as a registered nurse and eligibility for licensure in Georgia. If the student expects to complete any clinical learning in the state, a Georgia RN license is required.
• Have graduated from their MSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0.

An application is complete when all of the following have been submitted:

• Application form and non-refundable application fee: $35 online, $40 paper
• Two letters of reference from professionals who can speak to the applicant's experience and potential for success in master's studies using the SON Form Letter located on the web site.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended.
• Current résumé or curriculum vitae
• Statement of Professional Goals
• Onsite or monitored writing exercise.
• Copy of RN license and APRN license, if applicable.

For applicants with an APRN degree seeking additional certifications, in addition to the above requirements, a copy of all APRN course syllabi will be needed and a meeting with the FNP Coordinator scheduled. The course syllabi will be used to develop an individualized program of study for each APRN student.

Students will apply for a certificate (similar to applying for graduation). The certificate will appear on a student’s transcripts but the student will not receive a diploma or participate in commencement.

Certificate Requirements

Supporting Core Courses (9 semester hours)

NRSG 5480	Advanced Nursing Assessment	0 - 3
NRSG 5480L	Adv Nurs Assessment Clinical	0
NRSG 5800	Applied Pharmacology	3
NRSG 6300	Adv Physio & Pathophysiology	3

Clinical Courses (23 semester hours)

NRSG 5500	Perspectives of Adv Nur Pract	2
NRSG 5810	Adv Psychopharm Neurobio	3
NRSG 7100	Fdtn for Psychiatric Nursing	4
NRSG 7100L	Fndn Psych Nursing Lab	0
NRSG 7110	Psych Mental Health Nursing I	4
NRSG 7110L	Psyc Mental Health Nurs I Lab	0
NRSG 7120	Psych Mental Health Nursing II	4
NRSG 7120L	Psyc Mental Health Nurs II Lab	0
NRSG 7200	Psyc Mental Hlth Nur Practicum	6
NRSG 7200L	Psyc Mental Hlth Practicum Lab	0

Total Credit Hours for Certificate Completion: 31 semester hours / 630 clinical hours

Residency requirement:  Minimum 11 semester hours of approved certificate coursework must be earned in residence at Georgia College.