Online Post-Master's Certificate PMHN
Get up close and personal with the specialty you’re most passionate about—and deliver care in the spirit of aloha: love, kindness, grace, and unity.
The future of mental health care needs compassionate nurses like you. And Hawai‘i Pacific University's online psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Certificate program prepares you to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with unique mental health needs—anywhere in the world. Through robust coursework and evidence-based practicums, you’ll emerge better prepared to lead the way in quality and safety of care for patients of all ages in a global society.
Expand the scope of your career with our online PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate—and put what you’ve learned immediately into practice.
Start here. Go anywhere.
QUICK FACTS
Length: 14 months
Total Credits: 27 credits
Start Dates:
3 starts per year (fall, spring, and summer)
Upcoming Start Date:
Spring
January 6, 2025
100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
Small classes with faculty who care about your success and well-being
Hands-on learning opportunities and dedicated clinical placement support
Earn your PMHNP certificate in as few as 14 months
Why earn your PMHNP certificate with HPU?
Fit Classes Around Work and Family
HPU’s online PMHNP certificate program is designed for working professionals, which means class scheduling is flexible and convenient.
Prepare For Licensure as a PMHNP
Qualify to sit for the PMHNP certification exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Learn From Experienced Faculty
HPU faculty are leaders at the local, national, and global levels. Not only are they active nurse practitioners, they’re also doctoral scholars, researchers, and skilled change agents.
Build Versatile Skills
Through a combination of specialized coursework and more than 600 clinical hours, you'll develop advanced competencies that can translate to a variety of mental health settings.