In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.
The option is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and want to learn to care for individuals, across the lifespan, with mental health care needs and to practice in a variety of settings such as clinics, human service centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices.
Upon successful completion of this certificate option, the student may take the national certification examination.
| Course | Semester |
| 509 Adv Health Assessment (3) | Fall |
| 519 Adv Patho (3) | Fall |
| 529 Adv Pharm (3) | Spring |
| 566 Psycho-Pharm (3) | Spring |
| Course | Semester |
| 568 Adv Assess & Therap PMH (3) | Fall |
| 569 Practicum I (1.5 Prac) | Fall |
| 570 FPMH Diag/Mngt Child/Adol (3) | Spring |
| 571 Practicum II (2 Prac) | Spring |
| Course | Semester |
| 572 FPMH Diag/Mngt Ad/Spec Pop (3) | Fall |
| 573 Practicum III (2 Prac) | Fall |
| 650 Practicum IV (2.5 Prac) | Spring |
| 707 Epi/Health Promotion (3) | Spring |
*Note: 707 may be taken either of these two times (Fall 3 or Spring 4)