CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO



CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

School of Nursing

Certificate of Advanced Studies

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Program Application

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) is an 18 unit one-year post-master’s program designed to prepare primary care nurse practitioners to provide a full range of psychiatric services to patients throughout the life cycle. This is a formally constructed program which includes 515 hours of faculty supervised clinical experience and meets the requirements for national certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. To enhance access and provide flexibility, the program will be largely distance delivered via videoconferencing, video streaming,

Web-conferencing, and asynchronous computer based applications.

SPECIAL SESSION SCHOOL OF NURSING APPLICATION PROCESS

Admissions Criteria

1. Master’s of Science in Nursing.

2. Currently practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner, i.e. Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric

Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.

3. Valid California Nurse Practitioner license and furnishing number

4. Current Drug Enforcement Administration authorization for Schedule II medications.

5. One letter of recommendation. (See attached)

Admissions Procedures

The admission process includes both the University application and the PMHNP Program application.

University Admissions Procedure:

1. Applicants must complete the online University application at csumentor.edu

2. File official transcripts for all post-secondary coursework with the Graduate Admissions Office at: 5150 N. Maple Ave. M/S JA 57 Fresno, CA 93740-8026

3. Deadline for applications is April 1

Program Admissions Procedure:

1. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program application is available at csufresno.edu/nursing

2. All materials must be received by April 1

3. All program admissions materials should be sent to:

Janice Sanders

School of Nursing

California State University, Fresno

2345 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S MH25

Fresno, CA 93740-8031

Telephone: (559) 278-2429

Email: janices@csufresno.edu

SELECTION

Candidates selected for admission will be notified by June 15.

The PMHNP Program description is in the University General Catalog at

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

School of Nursing

Certificate of Advanced Studies

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Program Application

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Previous degree dates: BS Nursing _________ MS Nursing _________ Other, specify __________

Previous experience: List your nursing experience starting with the most recent.

Institution Location Position Date

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I verify that the above information is accurate:

Signature _________________________________ Date ____________________________

Return this application to:

Janice Sanders

School of Nursing

California State University, Fresno

2345 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S MH25

Fresno, CA 93740-8031

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

School of Nursing

Certificate of Advanced Study

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program of Study

(18 Units) – 12 Months

|Fall Semester |Units |Course Description |

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|NURS243 |Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health |2 | |

| |Problems in Primary Care | |Major theories and models of psychiatric disorders and mental health |

| | | |problems. Symptoms, underlying causes, and management of common mental |

| | | |disorders seen in primary care settings such as eating disorders, anxiety, |

|NURS244 | | |substance abuse, and depression discussed. Ethical issues. Focus on |

| |Psychopharmacology |2 |patient as individual. |

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| | | |Current scientific knowledge of psychotropic regimens and application to |

|NURS245 | | |psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Advanced concepts in |

| | | |neuroscience, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical management. |

| |Management of Common Psychiatric Conditions in |2 | |

| |Primary Care Practicum (103 hours) | | |

| | | |Assessment, diagnosis and management of common mental health disorders in |

| |Total Semester Units | |primary care. Critical analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in|

| | |6 |health promotion and maintenance and prevention of common psychiatric |

| | | |problems in primary care. Role of PMHNP in community mental health |

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|Spring Semester |Units |Course Description |

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|NURS 246 |Methods of Psychotherapy |2 |Types and principles of family, adult and child psychotherapeutic |

| | | |interventions. Group psychotherapeutic processes and methods of |

| | | |facilitation. Models of crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral and |

|NURS247 | | |motivational interventions. Focus on families and groups. |

| |Management and Care of Patients with Acute and |4 | |

| |Chronic Psychiatric Conditions Practicum (206 | |Assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic |

| |hours) | |management of common mental disorders, including psychotic conditions, |

| | | |uncommon presentations, acute exacerbations, and crises. |

| |Total Semester Units | | |

| | |6 | |

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|Summer Semester |Units |Course Description |

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|NURS248 |Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health |2 |Assessment, diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions in |

| |Problems in Special Populations | |elderly, children, adolescents, and diverse populations. Effect of culture|

| | | |on expression of illness, help-seeking behaviors, and treatment. |

| | | |Disparities in mental health care, legal and ethical issues. Focus on |

|NURS249 |Management and Mental Health Care of Special | |community. |

| |Populations (Practicum 206 hours) |4 | |

| | | |Assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic |

| |Total Semester Units | |management of common mental disorders, with an emphasis on care of the |

| | | |elder adult, children, adolescents, and diverse populations. |

| | |6 | |

| | |Total 18 Units |

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

School of Nursing

Certificate of Advanced Studies

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES

Last Name First Name M.I.

The person whose name appears above is applying for admission as a student of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at California State University, Fresno. We would appreciate your impression of the applicant related to:

1. Clinical competence.

2. Interpersonal skills.

3. Personality, integrity, and ability.

4. Applicant’s references are to include:

a. Official letterhead if indicated

b. Name, Title, Address(es), contact phone number(s) and email to be provided by Professional References.

Please forward your comments to:

Janice Sanders

School of Nursing

California State University, Fresno

2345 E. San Ramon Avenue M/S MH25

Fresno, CA 93740-8031

Telephone: (559) 278-2429

Email: janices@csufresno.edu

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