Certified FNP to Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Admission Requirements

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the following are required:

1. Current and unencumbered FNP license
2. Current national FNP certification
3. Two years experience as an FNP
4. Minimum of a Master’s degree in Nursing
5. FNP program (Master’s or doctoral) transcripts reflecting GPA of 3.0 or higher
6. Mandatory attendance at the orientation for the FNP to PMHNP Certificate Program to be held on the ISU Pocatello campus in August of the year of admission.

The GRE is not required for admission. 
A preadmission interview by the School of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee may be required. If the applicant resides at a distance of 100 miles, an interview by video conference may be arranged.

Admission to the FNP to PMHNP Certificate Program is contingent on sufficient enrollment as defined by the SON. The School of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee will make the final recommendation regarding admission. This decision will be based on the evaluation of established application and admission requirements.

If located outside of Idaho and Utah, some restrictions may apply based on applicant's state of residence. 

Online Application

Apply to Idaho State University
Applications for Fall 2025 Admission open in September 2024 and applicants are encouraged to apply well before January 15th.

Application Requirements

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the following are required:

1. Submission directly to the Graduate School of official transcripts of all degrees including the completion of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN or MS in Nursing) or higher and/or certificate program from an accredited nursing program. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate School from the Registrar's office of the applicant's previous institution(s) of study.
2. Three professional references attesting to the applicant's FNP clinical competence. All forms are sent through the ISU Graduate School application system.
3. Submission of professional vitae or resume.
4. Proof of Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.

Submission of a 3-4 page professional essay (see application in CollegeNet for essay instructions)

A preadmission interview by the School of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee may be required. If the applicant resides at a distance of 100 miles, an interview by video conference may be arranged.

If located outside of Idaho and Utah, some restrictions may apply based on applicant's state of residence. 

Selection Process for the FNP to PMHNP Certificate Program

Application for the FNP to PMHNP Certificate Program will open in September of any academic year. Preference will be given to applications submitted by December 1 of any year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is filled. All application and admission requirements as posted on the website for the FNP to PMHNP certificate program apply. Notification of applicants selected for admission and alternates will begin in January of any year. Admission is contingent on sufficient enrollment as defined by the School of Nursing. 

International Applicants

Do you accept International Students into Graduate Nursing Programs?

• It depends on the student and on the program. To start, please discuss Idaho State University application and admissions information with the ISU International Programs Office. Their staff will have a better idea how international degrees/credits transfer into ISU and what other admissions requirements you may have to complete for Idaho State University. You should also contact the ISU Graduate School and review their requirements for International Students. Once you have contacted those two offices and found out whether or not you are eligible to apply, contact the Academic Advisor for the School of Nursing to discuss program eligibility                        
• For International Students not located in the United States: Our graduate programs require admitted students to attend program Orientation on our Pocatello Campus and certain programs require clinical and/or practicum hours be completed domestically in the United States. These requirements may prevent International Students from successfully completing our graduate programs.
• For more details about the International Programs Office, please see their website at
  http://www.isu.edu/ipo/ and contact ipomail@isu.edu.

For more details from the Graduate School, please contact them at gradadmissions@isu.edu. For more information about the nursing program, please see www.isu.edu/nursing and contact the Academic Advisor.