Post-Graduate APRN Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Academic Overview & Description

Specialized clinical credential for master's-prepared nurses seeking board certification in psychiatric diagnosis, neurobiology of psychotropics, and rural tele-mental health.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Rural Behavioral Health Clinical Voucher: $4,500 tuition offset

Tuition Rate

$8,900 (Total certificate cost)

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Conferred MSN or DNP from CCNE/ACEN accredited program with 3.2+ GPA

English Language

IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 85

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Copy of APRN license, transcripts, clinical narrative

Letters of Recommendation

Two professional/physician recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult South Dakota State University - Rapid City's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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