Herzing大学 announced this week that students can now pursue their 理学硕士 in 护理 (MSN) degree 和 become a certified 妇女的健康 Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). This program features 100% online coursework with h和s-on clinical practicum experience.
The MSN-WHNP program will be offered through two distinct pathways:
- MSN-WHNP: Designed for RNs with a 护理学理学士, this pathway allows students to complete the program in just 24 months*.
- Accelerated MSN-WHNP: Tailored for RNs with an Associate Degree in 护理 (ADN), this accelerated pathway can be completed in 28 months*.
"The launch of our 妇女的健康 Nurse Practitioner online program underscores Herzing大学's dedication to providing accessible 和 innovative education opportunities for nurses seeking to advance their careers in women's health,”医生说。. Tricia 瓦格纳, associate dean of online graduate nursing for Herzing大学. 专注于严格的课程, 临床实践经验, 以及个性化的支持, we are empowering nurses to become leaders in this specialized field of nursing."
A women's health nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides holistic healthcare for women from adolescence through adulthood. WHNPs specialize in providing comprehensive women's health services, 包括妇科护理, 产科, 性, 生殖健康.
The MSN-WHNP program offers the flexibility of online coursework while allowing students to apply concepts learned in didactic courses to real-life direct patient care in a precepted clinical site. The university also offers a Clinical Guidance Process backed by the Herzing MSN Clinical Placement Pledge, which ensures students are able to secure clinical placement.
完成学位课程后, graduates will be eligible to sit for the 妇女的健康 Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (WHNP-BC) exam offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC), further enhancing their credentials 和 career opportunities.
With nurse practitioner jobs expected to grow by 45% from 2022-2032, 根据美国劳工统计局的数据, there is a pressing need for highly skilled healthcare professionals, 特别是在妇女健康方面. Herzing大学's online WHNP program addresses this dem和 by providing nurses with specialized training to meet the healthcare needs of women everywhere.
“随着婴儿潮人口的老龄化, 对先进医疗服务的需求, 特别是在妇女健康方面, 预计会上升,”医生说。. 瓦格纳. "This trend highlights the importance of programs like our 妇女的健康 Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) online program, which offers nurses a comprehensive pathway to specialize in women's health 和 meet the evolving healthcare needs of diverse communities."
The specialized training 和 clinical expertise of Herzing graduates, 再加上他们对妇女健康的承诺, will make them invaluable members of healthcare teams 和 contribute to improved patient health outcomes 和 enhanced quality of life. To learn more, visit Herzing's online WNHP program page.
*Average number of months for students to complete program.
