Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

 

The WHNP program is built upon the base of the FAMU School of Nursing's Baccalaureate Program.

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program prepares graduates to provide primary care services to women throughout their lifespan.

Academic Course Curriculum

 

Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, best evidence and nursing to support advanced practice nursing.
Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, best evidence and nursing to support advanced practice nursing.
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.
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.
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.
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)*.

More FAQs

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.

Chastin Taylor
Class of 2025

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.

Emily Padgett
Class of 2024

FAMU has helped to create opportunities which expanded my knowledge and prepared me to move forward after my degree.

Program Faculty

Name Email Phone
Dr. Carswella Phillips
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
carswella.phillips@famu.edu (850) 599-3017
Dr. Taiwo Arise
Interim Program Director

taiwo.arise@famu.edu

(850) 599-3017
Dr. Sonja Allen
WHNP Specialty Track Coordinator

sonja.allen@famu.edu

(850) 599-3017