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.” |