Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LW0102X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners.
As of today, the following are the total number of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners do?
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses specializing in gender-related primary and reproductive healthcare, serving women from adolescence through later life, and providing sexual health care for all genders.
They offer preventative care like screenings and well-woman exams, manage contraception and infections, and address issues such as menopause, urinary incontinence, and pelvic health.
- Preventative Care: Conduct annual well-woman exams, including breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests, to screen for conditions like cervical cancer, STIs, and heart disease.
- Reproductive Health: Provide contraception counseling and management, manage sexual and reproductive health needs for all genders.
- Gynecological Care: Offer expertise in various gynecological issues, managing conditions from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
- Primary Care: Deliver comprehensive primary care for women, tailored to their unique needs and health concerns.
- Specialized Services: Some may perform procedures like IUD and Nexplanon insertions, colposcopies, and vulvar biopsies.
How to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Earn an RN License: Become a registered nurse by completing a nursing program and passing the NCLEX exam.
- Get an MSN Degree: Enroll in and complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a specialization in women’s health.
- Gain Clinical Experience: Accumulate the required full-time nursing practice experience in the WHNP specialty.
- Get Certified: Pass the national certification exam offered by the NCC to become a certified WHNP.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Career Outlook
- Growing Demand: The demand for nurse practitioners, including WHNPs, is high due to a nationwide nursing shortage and increased need for primary and preventative care.
- Diverse Opportunities: Opportunities exist in various settings, including community health centers, outpatient clinics, private practices, and telehealth, offering flexibility and growth opportunities.
Specialty Nurse Practitioners
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LA2100X
An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) provides direct care to acutely ill or injured patients with sudden or complex chronic conditions, often working in hospital settings like emergency departments or intensive care units.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LA2200X
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty care to patients from adolescence through old age, managing their physical, mental, and social health needs related to the aging process.
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LC0200X
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners (NPs), often acting as Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs), are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) specializing in the care of critically ill and injured patients, primarily in intensive care units (ICUs).
Community Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LC1500X
Community Health Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and preventive healthcare to individuals, families, and communities, particularly those in underserved areas.
Family Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LF0000X
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare to patients of all ages, from infancy to old age.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LG0600X
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (GNPs), also known as Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs), are advanced practice registered nurses specializing in providing healthcare to adults and older adults, with a focus on primary or acute care needs.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LN0000X
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) provide primary, acute, chronic, and critical care for infants, primarily in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), from birth to two years of age.
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LN0005X
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) are advanced practice nurses who specialize in the care of critically ill newborns, primarily in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0200X
A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is a specialized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provides comprehensive healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, from newborns to early adulthood.
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0222X
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP-CCs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in caring for acutely and critically ill children from birth through adulthood, often in intensive care units (ICUs), cardiac clinics, and trauma units.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0808X
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive mental health care, including diagnosis, therapy, medication management, and preventative services for all ages.
Perinatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP1700X
Perinatal Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, including both healthy and high-risk pregnancies.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP2300X
This role was created in response to a nationwide shortage of doctors. Much like doctors, nurse practitioners can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and treat them.
School Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LS0200X
School Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who deliver a range of health services to students within school settings, focusing on common illnesses, chronic condition management, physical exams, and health education.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LX0001X
An Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner (OB/GYN NP) is a registered nurse with advanced training who specializes in the reproductive and sexual health of women, providing care from adolescence through menopause.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LX0106X
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (OHNPs) promote and protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace by providing preventative care, assessing work-related illnesses and injuries, conducting health screenings, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.