Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) Program
The Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) track in our Master’s Program has been approved by both SUNY and the New York State Education Department.
A post-masters certificate is available for students who have a masters degree in nursing.
Semester Begin Dates
- Fall Semester – late August
- Spring Semester – early January
- Summer Semester – early May
About the Field
A family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is able to provide children and adults with primary mental healthcare, including the diagnosis of mental illness, medication management and family and group therapy, as well as mental health promotion. They provide mental healthcare to families in a number of settings, including clinics, physician offices, shelters and other areas. Graduates will be eligible for national certification. The College of Nursing at SUNY Upstate has been offering clinically-oriented, advanced education for RNs for 30 years.
Fall Semester: May 1
Director of Master's Program
After becoming an RN with an associate’s degree, Ibrahim Thabet said, “I felt that my journey was not complete. I decided to continue my education at Upstate Medical University because of the school's rich tradition of prestige.
I could not have imagined an easier transition.” Ibrahim achieved his goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner by earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of Nursing.
—Ibrahim Thabet, FNP (2010)