Georgetown University’s Distance-Based, Online MS in Nursing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program

About the Program

Throughout the program, students develop specialized skills and experience to treat and prevent illnesses as well as provide focused care in various areas, such as primary care, prenatal and postpartum care, reproductive health care, general wellness and preventive care, and care throughout the lifespan from adolescents to menopause. The WHNP online program at Georgetown University School of Nursing offers an innovative and robust health equity curriculum scaffolded throughout the specialty courses. Students learn trauma-informed, person-centered care that seeks to advance health equity, mitigate racism and biases, and provide structurally competent care.

In alignment with Georgetown’s mission and values, students also learn how to provide safe, comprehensive, culturally-responsive health care to transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) people, and people of all sexual orientations. Georgetown builds on a 120-year tradition of excellence in nursing education at the professional, advanced practice, and doctoral levels. Georgetown embodies the Jesuit values of caring for the whole person — cura personalis — and serving the common good.

Why Obtain Your Distance-Based, Online Master of Science in Nursing?

Georgetown University’s School of Nursing empowers nursing professionals to advance their careers with a Master of Science in Nursing (MS-Nursing) distance-based, online program. As a nursing student at Georgetown, students receive a high-quality education that prioritizes health equity and service to others, helping them to become a leader in this specialized health care setting. Graduates are eligible to sit  for board certification through the National Certification Corporation’s Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner exam (WHNP-BC) and have consistently achieved strong annual certification rates.

An MS in Nursing is comparable to an MSN degree and prepares students at the same level of competency.

Program Curriculum: Distance-Based, Online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) curriculum is grounded in the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, or care for the whole person.

The Georgetown University WHNP Program is offered on a part-time basis, and the curriculum consists of:

• 44 credits
• 23 months to complete
• 784 clinical hours
• 2 required Objective Clinical Intensives

In the WHNP Program, students will:

• Develop advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills during live, distance-based, online classes, informed by interactive content and unfolding case studies.
• Develop specialized skills, such as the ability to perform pelvic exams and gynecologic procedures, through high-fidelity simulation.
• Attend 2 in-person and 1 virtual Objective Clinical Intensives (OCIs) to develop specialized clinical skills through low- and high-fidelity gynecologic and postpartum simulation; reflect on and practice person-centered communication skills that promote health equity; interview and assess standardized patients; and engage in experiential learning with genitourinary teaching associates. OCIs are a welcoming setting where students can forge strong connections with peers, program faculty, and the Georgetown campus.
• Learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Engage with a curriculum that aims to advance health equity and provide structurally competent care.
• Be supported by expert preceptors, clinical faculty advisors, and course faculty

Admissions: Distance-Based, Online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program

To apply for admission to the master’s-level Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Hold a current U.S. registered nurse (RN) license
• Have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) entry-level Master of Science in Nursing degree from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 science GPA
• Have successfully completed (C or better) a college-level, three-credit course in statistics

In addition to these, your application must include:

• Professional resume or curriculum vitae
• Sealed official academic transcripts
• One- to two-page personal statement
• Live recorded interview
• Three letters of recommendation
• If your native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

The WHNP Program has multiple cohorts starting throughout the year. Georgetown University accepts applications on a rolling basis up to the final application deadline for each cohort. Learn more about application deadlines and all admissions requirements for each program. (Note: you will enter a website maintained by 2U.)

The Distance-Based, Online Student Experience

Georgetown University School of Nursing is committed to excellence and innovation in the field of nursing. Our online platform is designed with the needs of online learners in mind, and our coursework is backed by expert research in curriculum and pedagogy.

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program combines online learning materials, synchronous class sessions, and in-person Objective Clinical Intensives (OCIs) to deliver a high-quality learning experience. The simulations take place throughout the campus, including at the O’Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center.

As a nursing student at Georgetown, students will have the opportunity to engage with fellow nurses in weekly live classes. These classes are led by our renowned Georgetown faculty members, who are committed to providing students with an exceptional educational experience. The program’s collaborative environment fosters in-depth discussions, real-time presentations, networking opportunities, and on-screen annotations, creating a rich and engaging learning experience for all.

Types of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Careers

Upon completing the Master of Science in Nursing (MS in Nursing) Program, graduates are eligible to sit for board certification through the National Certification Corporation (NCC) and the Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner exam. Board-certified WHNPs pursue careers that provide care to individuals across the lifespan in various settings, such as primary care and prenatal clinics, hospitals, and emergency care clinics.

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program Accreditation

The distance-based, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE accreditation indicates that a nursing program is of high academic quality and offers students the preparation necessary to become capable and ethical care providers.

Further information about the accreditation agency or certification exams can be obtained by contacting:

• CCNE: (202) 887-6791 ext. 249, jbutlin@aacn.nche.edu, https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation

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The distance-based, online MS in Nursing WHNP Program at Georgetown University is CCNE-accredited. Find out more today.

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