HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners.
Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LW0102X
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.
What they do
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: Demand for nurse practitioners, including WHNPs, is high due to a nationwide nursing shortage and the increased need for primary and preventive care.
Diverse Opportunities: Opportunities exist across various settings, including community health centers, outpatient clinics, private practices, and telehealth, offering flexibility and growth.