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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) Women’s Health Gender related Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
Carlow’s Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization as a women’s health gender related nurse practitioner will allow you to promote women’s health issues while also advancing your nursing career.
National workforce data indicates that many women’s health gender related nurse practitioners are nearing retirement age. Carlow University is responding to this critical need by offering the only WHNP graduate program in Western Pennsylvania. This MSN program is leading the way with many regional providers of women’s health care by providing qualified, compassionate and dedicated women’s health gender related nurse practitioners specifically trained to provide obstetrical and gynecological care.
Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients as part of a health care team. They may order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications. Women’s health gender related nurse practitioners provide preventive care for women in private practice settings. They may also provide adolescent health care, pregnancy testing, fertility evaluation, prenatal visits, after-pregnancy care and menopausal care.
Carlow’s MSN program is a foundation for doctoral studies and lifelong learning. For your convenience the program is offered in a hybrid format at Carlow’s Oakland campus.
AANP & ANCC certification exam first time pass rate.
Credits required:
49 credits
Cost per credit:
$946/credit
Time to degree:
24 months full time
36 months part time
Delivery:
On-campus (hybrid/twice monthly classes)
MSN: Women’s Health Gender related Nurse Practitioner curriculum
Our high-tech, learner-centered curriculum focuses on your development towards advanced nursing practice. You will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to manage acute and chronic conditions, promote health, prevent disease, educate, and provide counseling services to individuals and families across the lifespan.
At the core of the curriculum is teamwork and collaboration, providing you with the opportunity to develop a peer network – a valuable career resource.
Hybrid classes are offered one evening every other week. For all students, clinical practicum requires clinical hours (760 hours) over the course of the program in a mix of urban and rural healthcare agencies.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for board certification as a nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The program is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The curriculum for the MSN Women’s Health Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner program meets the requirements for national board certification and APRN licensure in most U.S. states and territories.
Quick facts
- Enroll part time or full time
- Hybrid available at Oakland location and online
- Build a professional, resourceful network for your future.
- Clinical sites provided for students.
HRSA IMPACT Grant
Carlow University was approved for a 2.6-million-dollar HRSA Grant with disbursement of funds over the next 4 years ending in 2027. This grant focuses on placing FNP students into medically underserved areas to complete their primary care rotations and a specialty rotation with a focus on women’s and behavioral health. The goal of the grant is to make a BIG IMPACT on students, preceptors, and the underserved population through “Impacting Diversity and Education of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses for Healthy Communities”. Current full time FNP students are eligible to apply for up to $23,000 in tuition reimbursement. The impact grant application is closed to new students.
HRSA Grant Faculty
Shannon Robertson, MSN, MBA, CRNP, FNP-C, CMC, Project Coordinator
Deborah Mitchum, DNP, ANP-C, WHNP, Project Director, Clinical Coordinator
Monte Stone, Administrative Assistant
Career opportunities for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
Employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Growth will occur primarily because of an increased emphasis on preventive care and demand for health care services from an aging population.
Over 75 Years of Nursing Excellence
For over 75 years, Carlow University’s School of Nursing has been dedicated to educating and empowering nurses who make a significant impact on healthcare as clinicians, educators, leaders, and researchers. As we look to the future, Carlow University remains devoted to creating ethical leaders who strive to build a more just and merciful world.
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a supervisor) that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
- Undergraduate BSN GPA of 3.0 or higher
- No GRE or GMAT required
- Spring start, Fall start
Apply
anytime
Start term:
Fall (hybrid and online) and Spring (online program only)
Post MSN Certification Program -NP graduates in another NP specialty (must show evidence of current licensure and certification)-gap analysis will be completed.
Applicants with pre-licensure master of nursing degrees may be required to take additional courses from the graduate nursing common core curriculum to meet all program requirements, if equivalent coursework was not completed in their prior master’s program.
The program director will schedule an interview with qualified applicants.
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success. No GRE or GMAT required.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Zachary Walker DNP CRNP FNP-C Assistant Professor
Jean Dean DNP RN Director of Clinical Education
Miranda E. Jones DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC Pediatrics Adjunct Faculty
Dawn Ball DNP, CRNP, FNP-C Adult and Women’s Health Adjunct Faculty
Megan Rodriguez, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C Research Adjunct Faculty
Nicholas Pertile MSN, FNP-C Adult Health Adjunct Faculty
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
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