Program Details
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice / Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner prepares nurses to provide primary healthcare for women as well as reproductive healthcare for men. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification from the National Certification Corporation.
Students learn how to provide leadership and collaborate with other professionals in a variety of outpatient and acute care settings. Courses examine evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership. Practicum experiences allow for real-world application of skills learned in class.
The curriculum explores topics including:
- Gynecologic management
- Postpartum and newborn management
- Chronic problems of adults and elders
- Management of episodic problems
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Utah is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Requires on-campus visits no more than five times per semester
- Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing school
- Provide verification of licensure as an RN or APRN in at least one of the jurisdictions of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- Priority admission given to students in Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico