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The Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Option is a 46-credit specialty program that focuses on the primary health care needs of women from adolescence through the older adulthood. The program content examines the comprehensive needs of women: gynecological, prenatal and post-partum care, common minor and acute health conditions, influences that affect women's lives, and the promotion and maintenance of wellness. The WHNP program is based on in-depth knowledge of theory, pathophysiology, research utilization, and clinical decision-making skills. A minimum of 630 hours of clinical practicum are required and available in a variety of women's health, primary care, and specialty settings.
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, chronic disease management and gender-specific health problems
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) provide comprehensive primary health care services to women, from adolescence to the elder years, in a variety of health care settings. WHNPs assess the status and problems of women related to reproductive health, pregnancy and birth, and menopause, as well as other primary healthcare problems, and provide health promotion and continuing care to women experiencing acute and stable chronic health problems. WHNPs ensure that women receive personalized, comprehensive, quality health care. WHNPs offers health care to women that emphasizes reproductive gynecologic health, provide, in a variety of settings, preconception counseling, prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic and primary health care throughout the life span. Graduates of the program will make a significant impact on the health care of women.
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Faculty
Faculty are one of the cornerstones of any program. They provide direction for the curriculum, incorporate their research endeavors into their teaching, provide guidance to learners, serve as mentors and create innovative learning opportunities. We are fortunate at the University of Colorado Denver, College of Nursing to have many faculty involved with our program. We have a cadre of extremely well qualified faculty and Associates who teach, conduct research, and serve as preceptors and mentors for our students. Our faculty are located in Colorado and across the United States. Our faculty are extremely committed to the discipline of women's health care and serve on many national and international boards and are leaders in several professional organizations. Please take a look at the experts in women's healthcare that are part of our Master’s Program.
Contact Jane Kass-Wolff for additional information.
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FAQs
How long will it take to complete Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program? The WHNP program is a 46 semester hour program. This includes the 14 credits of clinical. 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.
Will I be required to do any clinical experiences? Yes, 14 credits of practicum are required to complete the WHNP option. This is equal to 630 contact hours.
Is the WHNP program offered completely on-line or in-class? Over two thirds of the didactic courses are offered in both an online and in class format which alternate semester to semester. Your academic advisor will work with you to develop a program plan to meet your individual needs and learning preferences. Students can utilize face-to-face interactions and limit travel time by attending classes in an intensive format involving 3-4 days (between semesters) on campus, with online follow-up during the semester. Online supervision may be available for students completing clinical requirements located out of the Denver-metro area.
Will I be required to come to Colorado? Yes. Clinical placements are in Colorado and require an active Colorado Registered Nurses license. Additionally, although we have many distance learning options some courses must be completed on-campus.
Can I take a course before I apply? Yes, you may take up to 12 semester credits as a non-degree student prior to being accepted to the program. You must meet all prerequisite requirements of the course. Non-degree students register on a space available basis during open enrollment just prior to the beginning of the semester. Students enrolled as non-degree seeking are not eligible for financial aid. Please see the Office of Professional Development for more information.
Are there other options for persons who do not have a BS in Nursing or BSN? Yes there are options, for those who are RNs with a BS/BA degree in other field or significant coursework completed toward a bachelor’s degree. You can find out more about the RN to Masters Program by going to the College of Nursing RN to Master of Science link.
Can I talk to a graduate of your program? Yes. Please email the Women's Health office and indicate what you are interested in doing with your degree and you will be matched with a graduate. The graduate will then email or call you to discuss the program.
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