| Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing of the City University of New York offers an advanced certificate psychiatric nurse practitioner program for registered nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing from accredited school. The program prepares nurses to assume an advanced practice nursing role in a variety of community as well as institutional settings, in private practice, and in such fields as liaison nursing and hospice care. The program consists of 15-24 credits in psychiatric-mental health primary care beyond the master's degree in psychiatric mental health nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners by New York State. The program can be completed in 3-5 semesters of part-time study. Graduates of the program meet educational requirements for specialty certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Course of Study
The program focuses on the nurse practitioner as an advanced practice role. The program consists of advanced practice core and advanced practice specialization courses, and cognate-electives. *Previous academic work will be used to waive courses as appropriate in the advanced practice core (Pathophysiology, Pharmacotherapeutics, and Health Assessment). Courses must have been taken within the past two years in order for the knowledge gained to be up to date and served as a base for safe, effective practices, such as prescribing medications. Each student may select an area of clinical focus and develop expertise through selected clinical placements and course assignments. Faculty and preceptor-supervised clinical experiences for a total 600 hours are in hospitals, private practice office, OPD, clinics, and community settings. It is expected that students will have knowledge of growth and development and nursing theories before beginning the program. |
Requirements for Admission
In addition to the graduate admission requirements of Hunter College, students seeking matriculation in the School of Nursing must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an accredited master's degree in psychiatric mental
health nursing with a minimum average of B (GPA 3.0). Credentials
of applicants who hold a master's degreein nursing without the specialization will be evaluated on an individual basis during the admission process.
- License and current registration to practice professional nursing in New York State.
- A minimum of two years of full-time professional nursing practice experience with mentally ill population.
- Letters of reference demonstrating potential for success as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Tuition and Fees*
As a tax-supported institution, Hunter can keep fees relatively low. |
Course Requirements
| *Advanced Practice Core (9) cr. (May be waived) |
| 717 |
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice |
3cr. |
| 750 |
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice |
3cr. |
| 751 |
Health Assessment |
3cr. |
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| Advanced Practice Specialization (15) cr. |
| 742 |
Adv Prac Psych/Mental Health Nursing I |
5cr. |
| 743 |
Adv Prac Psych/Mental Health Nursing II |
5cr. |
| 744 |
Adv Prac Psych/Mental Health Nursing III |
5cr. |
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NYS Residents |
Out-Of-State
Residents |
| Per Credit |
$270.00 |
$500.00 |
| Semester Max. |
$3,200.00 |
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A non-refundable student fee of $7.85 is charged students every semester when they register for courses.
Scholarships and tuition assistance programs are available.
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*Subject to change. |
