Psychiatric / Mental Health
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The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program provides an academic base of neuro-biological science and psychosocial theory, while emphasizing respect for person, family, community, and culture. Students receive intensive clinical supervision and mentored experience while learning and integrating interpersonal skills that are foundational to psychotherapy practice with individuals, groups and families across the lifespan. Psychiatric assessment, mental health diagnoses, comprehensive treatment planning, and prescriptive practice are important components of the clinical program. Students are well prepared for National Board Certification http://www.nursecredentialing.org/cert/PDFs/PsychNurse_App.pdf and State Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Graduates have the knowledge and skills essential for promoting, supporting, and facilitating, optimal mental health through compassionate client-centered care.
In response to the AACN recommendation that the current level of preparation necessary for advanced nursing practice be transitioned from the master’s degree (MS) to the doctorate level (DNP) by the year 2015 the program has been designed to progress toward these recommendations. Enrolled students have the option to apply for a post-master’s* Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
* Utah State Board of Nursing requires 3000 supervised post-graduate hours for Psychiatric APRNs. It is recommended that students complete an MS enabling them to apply for a State Intern License allowing any clinical hours documented in the DNP curriculum to count toward their post-graduate licensure requirements.
For information about the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, contact Jodi Groot, PhD, APRN by e-mail, jodi.groot@nurs.utah.eduA part time program of study is available here.
A post masters certificate is available here.
Updated 10/23/09 SD
