Vanderbilt University – Online Women’s Nurse Health Practitioner Program
Program Overview
According to Vanderbilt University:
“Vanderbilt University offers a rigorous curriculum – one of the largest women’s health programs in the country – taught by nationally known, doctorally prepared faculty who share their own, diverse, real-world experiences and provide clinical experiences in a variety of practice settings. Through a comprehensive curriculum that uses traditional classroom settings, simulated experiences and clinical training, you will develop deep primary care knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. You will examine influences that affect women’s lives, and emphasize promoting and maintaining wellness. Curriculum content includes topic areas such as breast health, contraception, pregnancy options counseling, hormone therapy, sexually transmitted infections, oncology, substance abuse and interpersonal violence. Graduation from this MSN specialty prepares you to take the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam offered by the National Certification Corporation.” |
At a Glance
URL | https://nursing.vanderbilt.edu/msn/whnp/index.php |
Total credit hours |
40 |
Tuition per credit |
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Accreditation |
Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the School of Nursing is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; and the Nurse-Midwifery program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education |
Practicum, internship and/or on-campus intensive |
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Full-time/part-time/accelerated |
Full-time/part-time |
Time to complete |
Length of time to complete the entire program varies depending on your background prior to enrollment. |
Admission requirements |
According to the Vanderbilt University, to be eligible for admission to the WHNP program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
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