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What is the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program?
The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program focuses on health care to women
across the life cycle with emphasis on conditions unique to women from menarche through
the remainder of their life cycle within the context of socio-cultural environments:
interpersonal, family and community. In providing care, the WHNP considers the inter-relationship
of gender, social class, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status,
and socio-political power differentials.
Utilize leadership skills to foster collaboration, change, and advocacy to influence
advanced practice nursing and improve health care.
WHNP Careers
Women Health Nurse Practitioners work in various medical and community settings, as
well as management, research, policy, and educational arenas:
Hospitals
Healthcare Providers’ Offices
Private Practices
Public Health
Insurance companies
Correctional Facilities
Researcher
Telemedicine
Nursing Schools
Discover the rewarding compensation journey of nursing salaries – a reflection of
dedication, expertise, and invaluable care.WHNP Salary Expectations
Median Salary: $117,180
Top Salary: $125,710
Lowest Salary: $110,050
Empowering futures through expertise: Mastering Nursing Practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How fast can I complete the MSN Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program? A: You'll complete 42 credits to earn the MSN in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
degree. You can complete the MSN in WHNP program in as little as five semesters on
the full-time curriculum plan and seven semesters on the part-time curriculum plan.
Complete the short program interest form, and an enrollment counselor will contact you with more information about the full-time
and part-time options available.
Q: Does the MSN in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program have a full-time and
part-time option? A: Yes. The MSN in Women’s Health NP program is designed for maximum flexibility and
may be taken full-time if you feel you have the time to do so successfully. The MSN
in Women’s Health NP program is designed for professionals who work full-time and
is offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work,
school and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb
the information in your coursework. Learn more about our program options by visiting
our WHNP Curriculum plans.
Q: Is the MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program accredited? A: Yes. Florida A&M University and its degree programs are accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The MSN in Women's
Health Nurse Practitioner program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN)*.
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in WHNP? Our program prepares students to
become highly-trained WHNPs.
If you are thinking of specializing in WHNP, consider what some of our own Rattlers
had to say about FAMU's WHNP program, what inspired them, and why they chose WHNP
as a career.
I love the Distance Learning MSN program here at FAMU because there is a tremendous
amount of support. Distance learning can present a lot of challenges, however, I have
found solace in having professors who are easily accessible and advisors who are willing
to do any and everything to ease any anxiety. This experience has fostered growth
both personally and professionally, and garnered skills to positively impact my nursing
practice. While the curriculum is demanding, I am confident I will be fully prepared
for my future endeavors.
My aunt, cousin, and older sister all attended FAMU. I also attended for my first
bachelors degree.
