Post Graduate Advanced Certificates

Post-Graduate Advanced Certificate (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Post-Graduate Advanced Certificate (Nursing Education)

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

36-credit post-graduate advanced certificate

Nursing Education

16–28-credit post-graduate advanced certificate

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This program includes core courses in nursing and specialization courses that combine advanced knowledge with 630 hours of supervised clinical experience. NURS 717, 750, and 751 may be waived based on prior graduate coursework.

Nursing Education

This program is offered on a part-time basis (4-9 credits per semester) and can be completed within two years (3-4 semesters, depending on prior graduate-level coursework). All courses are online with the exception of a 105-hour nurse educator residency practicum taken in the last semester, where students gain real teaching experience and experiential knowledge about the role of a nurse educator.

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (both cumulative and in the nursing major)
• Completion of a basic statistics course and an undergraduate research course or equivalent.
• New York State RN license and current registration.
• Two letters of recommendation. These letters are an important part of the admissions process. They should be from individuals who can address your potential for success in graduate studies and in the advanced role you have chosen.
• A statement of purpose of approximately 500 words describing your objectives in undertaking graduate study in the desired specialization.

Help individuals overcome addiction in various settings, from hospitals to private practice. Salary Range: $120,000-$180,000

Diagnose and manage mental health conditions in children and adolescents in schools, clinics, or community centers. Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000

Provide critical intervention and stabilization for patients in psychiatric crisis within emergency departments. Salary range: $130,000-$190,000

Apply your expertise to the legal system, assessing mental competency and treating incarcerated individuals. Salary Range: $125,000-$185,000

Support older adults facing mental health challenges in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or geriatric clinics. Salary Range: $115,000-$170,000

Build your own practice on your terms, tailoring your schedule, fees, and clientele to your preferences. Salary Range: $100,000-$200,000

Contribute to advancements in mental health care through research conducted in academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, or research hospitals. Salary Range: $90,000-$150,000

Develop and implement mental health programs for communities, working in health departments, government agencies, or nonprofits. Salary Range: $95,000-$145,000

Embrace technology to provide remote mental health services via video conferencing, offering flexibility and reaching patients in underserved areas. Salary Range: $100,000-$160,000

Provide specialized care and trauma-informed therapy to veterans facing mental health challenges, potentially in VA hospitals or community-based clinics. Salary Range: $110,000-$165,000

Prepares and instructs future nurses in clinical and classroom settings. Requires strong communication and assessment skills.

Salary Range: $57,000 – $95,000+

Conducts research studies to improve patient care, nursing practices, and healthcare outcomes. Requires research skills, critical thinking, and data analysis abilities.

Salary Range: $62,000 – $100,000+

Oversees nursing staff, manages budgets, and ensures efficient patient care delivery in hospitals or clinics. Requires leadership, communication, and administrative skills.

Salary range: $72,000 – $110,000+

Provides advanced clinical expertise and direct patient care in specialized areas like critical care, wound care, or pediatrics. Requires in-depth knowledge of a specific patient population.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000+

Provides primary care or specialized care, diagnoses illnesses, prescribes medications, and orders diagnostic tests. Requires a Master’s degree in Nursing.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $200,000+

Coordinates care for patients with complex needs, helps navigate healthcare systems, and advocates for patient well-being. Requires strong communication, organizational, and social work skills.

Salary Range: $52,000 – $85,000+

Provides virtual healthcare consultations and patient monitoring through video conferencing and technology platforms. Requires adaptability to technology and strong communication skills.

Salary Range: $58,000 – $90,000+

Develops and implements strategies to prevent and control the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Requires knowledge of epidemiology and infection control protocols.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $95,000+

Applies technology and data analysis to improve healthcare processes, patient care, and nursing workflows. Requires strong analytical skills and understanding of healthcare information systems.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $100,000+

Promotes health and well-being in communities, educates the public on health topics, and participates in disease prevention programs. Requires strong communication, community outreach, and public health knowledge.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $80,000+