Discover your new career path as a WHNP with Herzing University
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,†Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online classwork with hands-on clinical practicum experience |
| Eligibility | Designed for current licensed RNs who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) |
| Future pathways | Graduate with an MSN and become qualified for our online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program; you can earn dual credit towards a DNP. You may also choose a BSN to DNP-WHNP program. |
| Our pledge | We pledge your clinical placement! |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate nursing programs in 2025
Earn an MSN-WHNP online with Herzing
The MSN – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner degree (BSN to WHNP) is a 54-credit graduate program which prepares you for a career as a women’s health nurse practitioner. The degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in advanced practice nursing, gynecology and obstetrics (OBGYN), prenatal care and assessment, care from reproductive age through post-menopausal transition, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
MSN-WHNP courses & curriculum details
All didactic lecture-style courses are delivered 100% online. You will also be required to complete 630 clinical practicum hours.
We also offer an RN to MSN-WHNP program for nurses who hold associate degree in nursing. Choose to go from RN to MSN or earn your BSN on the way in our RN to BSN to MSN track. You may also choose to begin working towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) by applying for our BSN to DNP-WHNP program.
| Program | Months i | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (MSNWHNP) | 24 | 54 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program. Program availability varies by location.
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Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the MSN-WHNP program is $755 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants—including our Nurses Circle of Achievement scholarship, which offers up to 10% tuition reduction.
Military/Veteran Discounts
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10-20% tuition discount.
Enrollment Requirements
To enroll in Herzing’s online MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program, prospective students must live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the MSN-WHNP program, and:
- Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they live. (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement.)
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university or college with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship Opportunity
You may be eligible for the Herzing University Nurses Circle of Achievement Scholarship.
Eligibility requirements include a minimum GPA earned in your undergraduate nursing program, and maintaining a minimum GPA throughout the MSN program.
You can potentially earn 10% tuition reduction!
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Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of an MSN-WHNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, we are confident in our 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.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional and programmatic accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
✝The master's degree, post-graduate APRN certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online graduate nursing degree programs in 2025.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Although I knew some things coming into the program, there was always something new to learn. I learned so much, and believe all my courses were beneficial toward my career!
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Healthcare | Online CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
Not all programs approved in all states. Individual considering the MSN-WHNP program should be aware that state requirements for availability of required clinical courses and eligibility to apply for licensure as a women's health nurse practitioner vary from state to state. Applicants should check with their applicable state board of nursing before enrolling in any graduate nursing program.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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