Graduate Certificate in Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

This Graduate Certificate in Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing is for the post-baccalaureate nurse who wants to develop greater knowledge and skills in the assessment and nursing care of older adults, who are experiencing common mental health and psychiatric problems of late life. 

Instruction will focus on pathology, psychopharmacology and behavioral management strategies in nursing care of older adults. Application of other relevant topical areas will include social, cultural and policy issues in health care, applying theory to practice, utilization of research and pathophysiology. 

Students who complete this certificate are encouraged to apply for advanced practice role preparation as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (APMHN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) through the Masters Program in Nursing at UML. Courses with grades of B or higher may be transferable to the Master’s Degree in Nursing Program.

See the Online Academic Catalog for a Sample Course of Study.