University of Cincinnati – Online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Program Overview
According to the University of Cincinnati:
| “This Master of Science in Nursing – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner online program prepares nurses as a woman’s primary provider, promoting wellness and disease prevention throughout a woman’s life. A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) treats women from adolescence through adulthood, assessing, diagnosing and performing clinical management of sexual and reproductive health concerns of women. A WHNP is an independent health-care provider with prescriptive authority in all 50 states and is defined as a primary care provider under federal law. This program is a post-licensure program designed for nurses with a BSN degree who wish to obtain a master’s degree as a WHNP. The Cincinnati Online Master of Science in Nursing WHNP program is offered entirely online and is designed for working nurses who are seeking an advanced degree.” |
At a Glance
| URL | https://online.uc.edu/programs/graduate/womens-health-np.html |
| Total credit hours | 48 |
| Tuition per credit | Tuition and fees |
| Accreditation | The College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; the University of Cincinnati Nurse Midwifery Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. |
| Practicum, internship and/or on-campus intensive | 672 clinical hours are required; 42 lab hours are required. |
| Full-time/part-time/accelerated | Full-time/part-time |
| Time to complete | Two (2) years (full-time) |
| Admission requirements | According to the University of Cincinnati, to be eligible for admission to the WHNP program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
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