Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Prepare for Women's Health
Trisha Sheridan DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P
Assistant Clinical Professor | Office of Academic Advancement
trisha.sheridan@emory.edu
Flexible studies
The WHNP program requires 48 credit hours and may be completed in four semesters of full time study or may be pursed part time. The majority of the WHNP courses offered have online/hybrid options.
Unique Highlights
Students have the opportunity to provide care for women across the lifespan, from adolescence to old age. The program seeks to prepare health professionals who will provide care to women with a particular focus on those disadvantaged by gender or sexual discrimination. In Addition, Emory WHNP students are provided with a unique opportunity to receive specialized training in forensic nursing and meeting the needs of patients who are survivors of violence.
Clinical Experience
A variety of clinical sites offer students the choice of working in many different health care settings with diverse populations of women. Clinical sites include rural clinics, student health services, reproductive health clinics, public health clinics, HIV clinics, oncology treatment centers, and infertility clinics. There are opportunities to participate in service-learning projects such as the migrant farm worker summer project or in a FQHC in rural Appalachia. Clinical placements do not need to occur in the Atlanta area.
Career Opportunities
The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in a variety of environments, including private practice, public health, correctional health, family planning agencies, and reproductive health.
To be considered for admission to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, you must submit the following items:
Requirements for MSN admission include
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC)
- Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia
Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission
- $50 Application Fee
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (www.cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org) for previous non-nursing coursework
- TOEFL scores are required if English is a second language
- Resume
| Semester | Course | Credits | Clinical Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 48 | |||
| Total Clinical Hours | 620 | |||
Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change. | ||||
| Semester 1 (Fall) | NRSG 524 | Becoming an APRN | 2 | |
| NRSG 528 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 | ||
| NRSG 544 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 | ||
| NRSG 575 | Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining Health | 2 | ||
| NRSG 576 | Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 20 | |
| Semester credit hours | 12 | 20 | ||
| Semester 2 (Spring) | NRSG 505 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 | |
| NRSG 517 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I | 2 | ||
| NRSG 522 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | ||
| NRSG 600 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I | 5 | 180 | |
| Semester credit hours | 13 | 180 | ||
| Semester 3 (Summer) | NRSG 518 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II | 2 | |
| NRSG 591 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 3 | ||
| NRSG 601 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II | 5 | 180 | |
| NRSG 652 | Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 12 | 180 | ||
| Semester 4 (Fall) | NRSG 599 | Business of Healthcare: Finance | 2 | |
| NRSG 589 | Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery | 2 | ||
| NRSG 602 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III | 5 | 240 | |
| NRSG 657 | Palliative Care Across the Spectrum | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 11 | 240 | ||
| Semester | Course | Credits | Clinical Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 48 | |||
| Total Clinical Hours | 620 | |||
Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change. | ||||
| Semester 1 (Fall) | NRSG 524 | Becoming an APRN | 2 | |
| NRSG 528 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 | ||
| NRSG 575 | Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining Health | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 (Spring) | NRSG 522 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | |
| NRSG 652 | Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 (Summer) | NRSG 591 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 3 | |
| NRSG 652 | Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 (Fall) | NRSG 544 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 | |
| NRSG 576 | Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 20 | |
| NRSG 589 | Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 7 | 20 | ||
| Semester 5 (Spring) | NRSG 517 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I | 2 | |
| NRSG 600 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I | 5 | 180 | |
| Semester credit hours | 7 | 180 | ||
| Semester 6 (Summer) | NRSG 518 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II | 2 | |
| NRSG 601 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II | 5 | 180 | |
| Semester credit hours | 7 | 180 | ||
| Semester 7 (Fall) | NRSG 599 | Business of Healthcare: Finance | 2 | |
| NRSG 602 | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III | 5 | 240 | |
| NRSG 657 | Palliative Care Across the Spectrum | 2 | ||
| Semester credit hours | 9 | 240 | ||
Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. The states found on the link below are eligible states for distance-based education and clinical placement. For applicants not seeing their state on this list, please contact the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
Applicants to any of our distance-accessible courses/ programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing distance accessible programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Emory is working toward developing a database to provide this information. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should be aware of their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education rules and regulations.
For questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the School of Nursing's Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980.