University of Colorado – Online Master’s in Nursing – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Program Overview
According to the University of Colorado:
“Key features of the WHNP program include clinical sites in both rural and urban areas and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients; opportunities to work in both generalized primary care as well as specialty and sub-specialty practices; a curriculum with a strong emphasis on health promotion, genetics, reproductive healthcare, acute disease management, and gender-specific health problems. The WHNP program is based on in-depth knowledge of nursing and scientific theory, physiology and pathophysiology, research utilization, and clinical decision-making.” |
At a Glance
URL |
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/nursing/programs-admissions/graduate-programs/graduate-specialties/Pages/womens-health-care.aspx |
Total credit hours |
46 credit hours |
Tuition per credit |
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Practicum, internship and/or on-campus requirement |
630 clinical hours (Clinical placements are in Colorado and require a current and unencumbered Colorado registered nurses license). |
Accreditation |
The MSN program at the University of Colorado is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). |
Full-time/part-time/accelerated |
Full-time/part-time |
Time to complete |
Most students successfully complete the program in 2 to 3 years by taking 6 to 9 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 3 to 6 credits in the summer. The program must be completed in 5 years |
Admission requirements |
According to the University of Colorado, criteria for admission for the WHNP program include:
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