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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Online Program
Providing medical services takes skill. Serving more than half of the U.S. population takes specialized expertise. That’s where the online Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Women’s Health Nursing Practice makes its mark. With our MSN WHNP, you can learn to treat women’s specialized health needs across their life cycle.
As a WHNP, you have the opportunity to work with complex issues, including pregnancy, childbirth, post-natal care, wellness examinations, family planning, and health issues that occur more commonly in women, such as breast cancer. Our industry-relevant coursework can help you learn how to promote overall health for women through nurse management or advanced practice.
What can you do with an advanced women’s health nursing degree?
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Our curriculum can prepare you for new leadership opportunities.
We’re here to support you. With several degrees of student support, no GRE requirements and a flexible learning environment, we’re breaking down barriers that often prevent bright minds from reaching their full potential in advanced practice. Our inclusive approach to leadership starts with three entry points:
- Associate Degree in Nursing to MSN
- Non-Nursing Bachelor’s to MSN
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing to MSN
Why choose Regis for your Master of Science in Nursing?
The online MSN is a virtual extension of our highly regarded on-campus program, one of the largest nurse practitioner programs in Massachusetts. The Regis School of Nursing was the first in New England to be designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nursing.
At Regis, we work directly with active nursing professionals. That means we have an insider’s perspective on the leadership qualities the field demands, and we design our courses to build those skills. While other schools eliminate women’s health concentrations, we’re taking our WHNP specialization to the virtual classroom to help expand nursing expertise and leadership with this population.
Transfer credits accepted
Complete in as few as 28-36 months
Qualify to sit for NCC certification
At 100%, our NP exam pass rates exceed national average*
*based on a 3 year aggregate of Regis online & on-campus NP exam pass rates
Women’s Health Nurse Practice by the Numbers
$91,000 The average salary for women’s health nurse practitioners in the U.S., according to Payscale.com (2020)
2.7% The percentage of nurse practitioners who specialize in women’s health, with top clinical foci as OB/GYN (66.5%) and top practice setting as Private Group Practices (23.6%) (AANP 2019)
89% The approximate percentage of females in the U.S. between age 18-65 who had health insurance coverage in 2017, according to Nationalpartnership.org (2018)
Ways to save on your tuition
Employee Discounts
Regis Partner Employees can receive a discount on their tuition. Find out if your employer is a partner.
Federal & Military Discounts
Federal government employees as well as active and reserve military and veterans are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition. Find out more.
Alumni Discounts
Regis Alumni who have received a previous degree from Regis are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Speak to an advisor for more information.
Regis discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship offered by Regis. Some exceptions may apply.
Hear what our students are saying:
“My experience with Regis surpassed all of my expectations. The curriculum was comprehensive, well formulated, had small class sizes promoting relationships among students and faculty that facilitated and supported learning. The program prepared me well for board certification and I was pleased with the availability and expertise of the faculty.”
– Alison Tetrault, online MSN student
Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing
Master’s Programs Guide ranked Regis #16 in 50 Best Online Master of Science in Nursing Programs.
What can you do with an MSN WHNP degree?
In 2017, there were approximately 165.92 million women in the U.S., and each of these women requires specialized health services to lead a healthy life (statista.com 2019). As a women’s health nurse practitioner, you can help provide the services and counseling that women need to achieve that goal. With our online WHNP-focused MSN, you can develop the skills to undertake a variety of duties, including:
Delivering primary care to women
Providing family planning assistance and counseling
Conducting wellness examinations, such as PAP smears, mammograms, and sexual health screenings
Interpreting medical histories
Delivering prenatal care through supplements and monitoring
Diagnosing acute illnesses and develop treatment plans
Women’s health tackles a broad spectrum of issues and illnesses that affect the female population. To narrow your focus even further, you can specialize beyond general women’s health upon graduation. Your options for increased specialization include:
Cardiovascular care
Geriatric care
Oncology
Women’s primary care
Gynecological care
Childbirth and delivery issues
Reproductive health
Puberty and menopause
Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum issues
Where do women’s health nurse practitioners work?
Like all nurse practitioners, WHNPs are in high demand due to an influx of newly insured patients, our rapidly aging population, and higher standards in primary care. Women’s health nurse practitioners are also needed worldwide to help prevent illnesses that affect women at a higher rate, such as breast cancer and the Zika virus. This means that WHNPs can apply their skills in a variety of work settings, including:
Hospitals
OB-GYN clinics
Family planning clinics
Women’s health clinics
Prenatal clinics
Women’s prisons
Private practices
Meet Our Faculty
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Cassandra Godzik, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CNE
Acting Associate Dean, Graduate Online Nursing
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Jessica Abernathy, DNP, WHNP, CNM
WHNP Program Director and Assistant Professor
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About Regis
As a leader in education, Regis is dedicated to offering programs with a holistic view of health care that are designed for the future of the field. Through cutting-edge coursework, industry-active faculty members, and an array of majors and graduate programs, Regis has been able to positively impact the educational community, health care landscape, and personal lives of students nationwide.
“In recent years, Regis has become a powerhouse in professional and graduate education in nursing and health sciences. As a result, our university has become increasingly visible locally, nationally, and internationally.”
President Dr. Antoinette Hays, RN, Ph.D.
When you choose Regis, you join a closely-knit community with big university benefits. As a Regis student, you have the opportunity to build a solid health care foundation, lasting professional connections, and the specialized expertise you need to expand your skills and perspective. Prepare to enter in-demand fields such as nursing and health administration confidently with an education of the highest standard.
Let’s move forward
Wherever you are in your career and wherever you want to be, look to Regis for a direct path. Fill out our form to learn more about our program options or to get started on your advanced health care degree today.