Online MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Are you a registered nurse with a BSN who wants to take your career to the next level by earning an advanced degree that includes training in the diagnosis and management of female patients throughout their lifetime? Then a career as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner may be the perfect fit for you.

A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) is an advanced-practice nurse who is able to diagnose and manage common and some complex medical conditions in female patients throughout their lifespan. WHNPs focus on reproductive, obstetric, and gynecological health, providing diagnostic care and treatment, as well as preventive health maintenance.

To practice as a WHNP, candidates for licensure must hold a BSN and MSN with work experience as an RN.

The University of Cincinnati’s online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program is ideal for registered nurses seeking an advanced degree in women’s health. Previous women’s health experience is strongly preferred, but consideration for other work experiences will be considered. The program prepares nurses to become primary care providers for female patients, promoting wellness and disease prevention throughout a woman’s life.

UC’s WHNP online program is one of the top Women’s Health NP Programs online, and is nationally recognized for our academic standards, technology application, and research activity.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner online program is designed for working nurses with busy schedules, and our online MSN program enables you to pursue your professional goals on your own time.

The University of Cincinnati’s WHNP online program helps students gain insight into the unique needs and challenges of working with women of all ages. Our courses focus on promoting the importance of the client-provider relationship and empowering women to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being.

• NCC certification exam first-time pass rate of 87.14%*
• Eligible to sit for the National Certification Corp. certification exam.
• Led by experienced faculty with extensive clinical backgrounds and a strong commitment to current best practices in patient care.
• Three start dates a year.
• You must already have a BSN to enroll in the program.
• Previous women’s health experience is strongly preferred.
• Requires 49 credit hours and 672 clinical hours.

* NCC certification pass rates are based on 2024 graduates. Data published 3/31/2025.

The baccalaureate, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001. Contact CCNE at 202-887-6791. CCNE is the accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCC (National Certification  Corporation) certification exam.

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• Acute Care for Women
• Women’s Primary Care
• Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Issues
• Non-Surgical Gynecological Care
• Childbirth and Delivery Issues
• Reproductive Health
• Puberty and Menopause
• Critical Care
• Emergency Services
• Oncology
• Infectious Disease

Designated a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.