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APNA Certificate Programs

Two online, self-paced certificate programs from APNA!

  • Build foundational knowledge and address key competencies that will increase your confidence in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
  • Improve patient safety & health outcomes with support from seasoned PMH nurse faculty.

99% of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses…

…felt more confident in their PMH nursing role after finishing the

APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program

“This was an excellent course and provided a breadth of knowledge that increased my confidence and ability to successfully transition into my new position as a psychiatric nurse.”

…felt more competent working with patients at risk for suicide after completing the

APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program

“This was a very good course …The suicide screening was explained very well, and I feel more comfortable practicing what I’ve learned.”

APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate ProgramFoundational Strategies & Best Practices to Optimize Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Success

15.25 NCPD Contact Hours

  • Covers foundational evidence-based knowledge and skills for providing safe and effective PMH nursing care.
  • Self-paced and interactice online curriculum that includes presenter videos, interactive quizzes, case scenarios, and reflection.
  • Optimizes PMH nurse success and improves person-centered planning for persons with mental health disorders.

APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate ProgramIncreasing Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Competence & Confidence in the Care of Those at Risk for Suicide

5 NCPD Contact Hours

  • Builds the knowledge, attitudes, skills and critical thinking of psychiatric-mental health nurses caring for persons at risk for suicide.
  • Four self-paced modules presented by psychiatric-mental health nurse subject matter experts, as well as supplemental resources and activities.
  • Increases confidence and competence in the nursing skills of suicide prevention, assessment, and care management of persons at risk for suicide.