WHNP-BC: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification

WHNP-BC Credential

WHNP-BC = Women's Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified.

Granting Body

National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Graduate degree (MSN/DNP) from accredited WHNP program
• Minimum 500 supervised clinical hours in women's health
• Pass national certification exam

Scope of Practice

Primary and specialty care for women across lifespan:

• Well-woman exams, contraception counseling
• Preconception, prenatal, postpartum care
• Menopause management
• Gynecologic conditions (PCOS, endometriosis, STIs)
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid) in women
• Prescriptive authority (per state law)

Maintenance

Continuing competency assessment (CCA) every 3 years; CE requirements.