Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health, DNP
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepares you for certification as a WHNP, to provide holistic primary and specialized care for women and individuals across the gender spectrum, from puberty through the adult lifespan.
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About this Program
Discover Your Path to Advanced Practice
Become a leader in women’s health care with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Our nationally ranked DNP degree equips you with the skillset to provide critically needed patient-centered care to women and patients of all gender identities throughout the lifespan, including pregnancy. You’ll gain the advanced practice skills to provide primary and specialized care, including gynecological care, prenatal and postnatal care, family planning, as well as order and interpret tests, make diagnoses, create treatment plans, prescribe medications, perform procedures and more.
Our commitment to equity in health care and service to others, combined with a curriculum grounded in critical thinking and evidence-based research, provides you with a deep understanding of complex health care systems and challenges, particularly those related to women’s health. Whether you're a recent BSN graduate or seek to advance your nursing career, a DNP degree from Washington's #1 Nursing School (College Factual, 2025) empowers you to maximize your impact in the in-demand field of women’s health care.
Transition to Semester Calendar
Beginning in summer 2027, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s graduate programs will shift from a quarter system to a semester calendar. As the transition takes place, the university is committed to minimizing impact on your time to completion and program cost as you progress toward your degree. Learn more about the Graduate Programs Move to Semesters.
Applications Are Now Open
Take the next step toward advanced practice. Applications are now open for our Doctor of Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion programs for the 2027-2028 academic year. We encourage you to apply early for priority consideration.
No Application Fee
We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.
Rankings and Recognition
Nursing School in Washington
SU's College of Nursing and Health Sciences was recently ranked as the #1 Nursing School in Washington (College Factual, 2025).
Nationally Ranked DNP Program
Recognized among the top half of DNP programs nationwide, our Doctor of Nursing Practice reflects a strong reputation for excellence in nursing education (U.S. News & World Report, 2026).
Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are recognized as the #2 Nurse Practitioner Programs in Washington (RegisteredNursing.org, 2025).
Virtual Information Sessions
Have questions about ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Doctor of Nursing Practice programs? Attend a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, meet a knowledgeable admissions representative, and get answers to your questions about our programs, the application process and more.
A Nursing Education Built Around Experience and Excellence
Build Confidence Through Immersive Clinical Experience
With 200+ clinical hours per semester in realistic, hands-on scenarios, you’ll strengthen your clinical judgment, refine advanced practice skills and build the confidence needed to provide comprehensive women’s health care. Through guided clinical experiences, you’ll prepare to support patients through a variety of health care needs while developing the expertise to practice as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Practice Advanced Skills in a State-of-the-Art Clinical Performance Lab
Prepare for the realities of advanced nursing practice through immersive, hands-on training in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s 20,000-square-foot Clinical Performance Lab. Located just blocks from campus at Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center, the lab features high-, mid- and low-fidelity manikins, three simulation suites and trained actors who help bring realistic patient scenarios to life.
Through immersive simulation experiences, you’ll apply classroom knowledge, strengthen clinical judgment and build confidence navigating real-world care situations in a safe, supportive environment designed to prepare you for practice.
Features and Simulations
To provide safe, hands-on training, the CPL is equipped with several patient simulator models, three simulation suites and more.
A Path for Career Changers: Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion to DNP
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) to DNP pathway is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field who are ready to pursue a career in nursing and advanced practice. This four-year pathway combines prelicensure nursing coursework, preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam and doctoral-level education, preparing you to become an advanced registered nurse practitioner in your chosen specialty.
Prepare for National WHNP Certification
Gain the knowledge and clinical preparation needed to pursue Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner certification through the . Graduates of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner DNP program are eligible to sit for the WHNP-BC certification exam.
Expand Your Impact Through Midwifery Care
Are you looking for a nurse practitioner career focused on women’s health but aren’t sure which path is right for you? In addition to our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner specialization, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ also offers a Certified Nurse-Midwifery (CNM) DNP program. Our nationally recognized CNM program incorporates trusted midwifery traditions and innovations in high-tech hospital settings, empowering you to provide compassionate care to women and support parents and families through pregnancy and birth.
Nationally Ranked CNM Program
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Certified Nurse-Midwifery has been ranked #27 nationally (U.S. News and World Report, 2026).
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) CCNE Accredited
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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