Graduate School

The Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program is designed as a certificate course of study allowing a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree to prepare for credentialing as an PMHNP. The program prepares graduates to assume a psychiatric-mental health care provider role in community, acute care, and tele-health settings for patients across the lifespan. Upon completion of the prescribed course of study,students are eligible to apply for the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification exam.

Admission Requirements

Registered nurses who have graduated from a nationally accredited MSN program may pursue a post-master’s certificate education at TAMIU. The advancement of the profession of nursing requires a commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning.Students obtaining an MSN from TAMIU will provide the South Texas region with nurses with the advanced knowledge and competencies to improve health outcomes for citizens of the region.

To be considered for admission to a masters' program in nursing, the nursing masters' student must meet both the general requirements listed at TAMIU and the specific requirements set by Canseco School of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

1. Submit an application to the Graduate School by May 31st for Fall admission.
2. Comply with all TAMIU Graduate Admission Requirements as defined in the catalog for the year of admission.
3. Admission to the University does not automatically guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. In addition to completing all requirements for general admission to the University, the student must submit/complete the following information to Canseco School of Nursing in the College of Nursing andHealth Sciences:
   • A valid unencumbered RN license without restrictions in the State of Texas.
   • Evidence of a graduate degree from a nationally accredited Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
   • Evidence of a baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
   • Minimum grade point average of 2.7 or better for all college work and a 3.0 in all upper-level division courses.
   • Successful completion of Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Physical Assessment, and Advanced Pathophysiology prior to admission with a minimum of a "B".
   • Required immunizations, medical health insurance, physical examination completed by a licensed medical health provider, criminal background check and drug screen must be submitted separately to a designated vendor for repository of documents, i.e. Verified Credentials.

Department Contact:

Adriana M. Garcia

Academic Success Coach

956.326.3277

CNS 111-D

nursing@tamiu.edu