Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate Plus APRN Core Online

To be considered for admission into the PMHNP Post-Master’s Certificate Plus APRN Core online program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Submit an application via ApplyTexas to the Graduate School
• Graduate Application Fee of $35.00. International Graduate Student Application Fee of $50.00
• Official College/University Transcript(s) from institutions other than Texas A&M International University must be sent directly from each institution attended. Degree(s) must be posted on the transcript. The degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Degrees and transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. will be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees according to generally accepted practices in higher education.
• A valid unencumbered RN license without restrictions in the State of Texas.
• Evidence of a baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Evidence of a completed graduate degree from a nationally accredited Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Program with a focus in advanced nursing practice.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 from a completed master’s degree or doctoral degree in advanced nursing practice (i.e. Family Nurse Practitioner) from a nationally accredited program.
• 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.
  • Immunizations: MMR and varicella immunizations or rubeola, rubella or varicella titers; Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis); Hepatitis B (HBV) series or HBV titer or signed informed refusal; Annual influenza vaccination (received in the Fall of each year).
  • Verification of drug and criminal background screening by a designated company or agency at student expense. (Contact the Director of graduate Program for questions).
  • Submit a signed release of information form for release of information to the CNHS. (Contact the Director of Graduate Program for this form).
  • Annual tuberculosis (TB) skin test or blood test.
  • Students are required to provide proof of health insurance obtained from a U.S. health insurance provider.

International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to TAMIU at this address:

Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]

Former TAMIU students DO NOT have to request TAMIU transcripts.

For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.

Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.