Program Overview
Build upon your current education and experience as a master's-prepared RN and pursue a fulfilling, exciting career as a WHNP. Our post master's certificate program combines online didactic coursework with hands-on clinical practicum experiences near you to prepare you for WHNP certification—and success in your work right from the start. Focus your study on women's health and discover a new specialty as a primary care provider.
| Credits to Complete: | 39 credit hours | Transfer Credits: | Up to 12 credits can be transferred in |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online Grad Nursing & Veterans Grad Nursing in 2026.
What You'll Learn
This online Post Master's Certificate in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner will provide students with the academic knowledge, skills, and expertise to apply for certification as a women's health nurse practitioner. Graduates will be prepared to have integrated praxis philosophy throughout multiple courses. The program consists of specialty and clinical courses. This program is for licensed registered nurses (current, unrestricted license) who have a Master of Science in Nursing degree and are interested in advancing their careers to become a certified women's health nurse practitioner.
Career Preparation
Herzing's Clinical Pledge
Herzing understands securing clinical placement as part of an WHNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. That is why Herzing offers guidance and support through their step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, you are encouraged to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, Herzing provides extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of Herzing's strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and their comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, Herzing is confident in their ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement. *
*Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
Program Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the post master's certificate nursing program is open to registered nurses who:
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Hold a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited university or college (such as a master's or doctoral degree).
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Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state in which they live.
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Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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About Herzing University
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ABOUT: Herzing University is a regionally accredited institution founded in 1965 with online programs offered nationwide, and 11 campuses located in 8 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, committed to the education, training and advancement of career-focused individuals. ACCREDITATION: The post-masters APRN certificate programs at Herzing University Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. COST: $616 per credit hour for union members and immediate family members. This is a 20% reduction in tuition cost. Additional fees: $555 per semester - Learner Resource Fee. |