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Â鶹ӰԺ State's Women's Health Nurse Practitioner master's concentration will prepare you to provide the highest level of primary nursing care for women involving health promotion and disease prevention. 

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) students gain competency in advanced nursing management of common acute and chronic conditions.

You will learn how to practice directly or in collaboration with other health professional to provide continuity of health care and to maximize the effectiveness of community and health care system services. You will also learn clinical judgment and primary care skills through faculty mentorship and clinical preceptors in a variety of ambulatory care settings and specialty clinics.

In this role, you may be employed in medical centers, physician's offices, free clinics, Planned Parenthood clinics, administration, and education.

Why Â鶹ӰԺ State?

• Expert faculty. Students receive faculty mentorship and advising from nationally certified advanced practice nurses, as well as active researchers with decades of experience.
• Excellent online courses.
• Maximum flexibility. Choose the path that is best for you – MSN or DNP.
• Affordability.
• Credibility. Â鶹ӰԺ State’s graduate program is recognized by employers and universities around the world for its excellence.
• Hands-on learning. Students complete clinical practicum hours in the state in which they reside with qualified preceptors in a wide variety of settings.

Our Commitment to Online Learning

Courses are 100% online – students are never required to come to campus.

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Post-Master's Certificate

We also offer a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner post-master's certificate for nurses who already hold a Master's degree or higher in nursing.

Learn more about the Women’s Health NP post-master's certificate

Meet the Faculty

Learn more about the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner course instructors:

Accreditation

Proudly CCNE Accredited

The MSN, DNP, and Post-graduate APRN certificates at Â鶹ӰԺ State are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education^†. Â鶹ӰԺ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Â鶹ӰԺ State: An NLN Center of Excellence

Â鶹ӰԺ is a three-time designated Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (2013-2017, 2017-2022, 2022-2026). We are recognized in the "Advancing the Science of Nursing Education" category for our dedication to innovative and evidence-based nursing education.

Online Learning at Â鶹ӰԺ State

E-learning is unparalleled at Â鶹ӰԺ.

Â鶹ӰԺ State online students have access to the same resources as on-campus students, without ever stepping foot on campus. From applying to the program to applying for graduation, Â鶹ӰԺ State provides the tools to complete these tasks online.

Although there are no on-campus requirements, online students are more than welcome to visit our campus in Â鶹ӰԺ, Ohio (or ). You will be invited to various events throughout your time at Â鶹ӰԺ State, including our pinning (Convocation) and graduation (Commencement) ceremonies.

Some of the benefits to earning your graduate degree online from Â鶹ӰԺ State include:

• Courses developed by expert faculty and delivered via Canvas, industry-leading learning management systems (LMSs).
• Small class sizes and individualized attention from nurse educators with decades of practical experience.
• Innovative learning activities tailored to the online environment.
• 24/7 technical support through Â鶹ӰԺ State’s TechHelp.
• Tests and exams proctored virtually – no need to go to a testing center.
• FlashLine, the university’s centralized portal system, will allow you to schedule classes, track your degree progress, schedule advising appointments, pay your tuition, and more right from your computer.