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Overview
The women's health nurse practitioner (WHNP) track prepares students for advanced practice nursing in the management of gynecological, prenatal and primary care of women. Advanced practice nurses (APRNs) provide high-quality health care services in a wide range of problems from acute, chronic and wellness care to health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling. The core courses provide a solid foundation in the use of evidence based practice guidelines and theory as a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness. Clinical experiences are precepted in community or outpatient settings. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences provides two degree options to obtain entry to practice as a WHNP; the MSN or DNP degree.
The BSN-DNP prepares women's health nurse practitioners to assume responsibility and accountability for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis and management of client problems, including the prescription of pharmacologic agents within their specialty area of clinical practice. The DNP degree is also for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice that offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. DNP-prepared nurses are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers prepared in Ph.D., Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) and other research focused nursing doctorates.
Graduates take the national certification exam for their specialty and practice as a nurse practitioner in any area of the United States. They may also accept faculty positions at schools of nursing.
13.23%
Employment growth
$100,000
Median salary
Program Structure
Delivery of this program is blended. You will complete most course work online, but on-campus visits are required. Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two courses each semester and finish in four to five years.
Course work includes:
Advanced physiology across the lifespan
Ethics in practice and research
Health care policy and advocacy
Cultural diversity and values
Health promotion, across the lifespan
Accreditation
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Delivery of this program is blended. You will complete all course work online with a mandatory summer residency at our Kansas City campus. The visit is part of course work that allows you to develop tools for success, peer support, role acquisition and mentoring on project activities with specific courses. There are clinical residencies that are scheduled during the semesters you are enrolled in a clinical course. Clinical rotations can be arranged near your physical location.
Course planner
The chart below shows the courses offered in this program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The university reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed.
Core course work for nurse practitioners
NURSE 5526 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
NURSE 5527 Cultural Diversity & Values
NURSE 5528 Healthcare Policy & Advocacy
NURSE 5529 Ethics in Advanced Practice & Research
NURSE 5544 Advanced Health Assessment Skills
(2 credit hours)
Prior to acceptance into the program, you may enroll in up to 6 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking (in some cases, post-baccalaureate) student. Enrollment does not guarantee acceptance. Learn more about nondegree-seeking university student admissions.
State Authorization
States require that the University of Missouri-Kansas City be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. Each state handles this process differently.
Students residing in some states are not eligible to enroll in this program. See our state authorization page for a full list of states in which this program is not authorized.
Authorized with stipulations
Students residing in some states may be eligible to enroll in this program, but certain stipulations exist. See our state authorization page for a full list of states in which certain stipulations exists for this program.
How to Apply
Fulfill the admission requirements
MSN from a college or university nationally recognized by a nursing accrediting agency (CCNE or AACN)
Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Current unencumbered Missouri licensure or unencumbered licensure in the state in which the student completes clinical requirements
Minimum grade of B in these prerequisite courses: MSN nursing theory, MSN nursing research and graduate-level statistics. Statistics may be taken during the first semester of DNP courses.
A personal interview is required.
Application Dates
To start classes in spring Apply by: Oct. 18 (Classes begin in January)
To start classes in summer Apply by: March 7 (Classes begin in June)
Required documents
Transcripts from each institution attended. Upload your official transcripts to the UMKC Office of Admissions ONLY. Please DO NOT submit official transcripts via NursingCAS.
Three evaluation forms are required from:
Immediate supervisor
Faculty professor from your MSN program.
Professional reference able to assess your professional characteristics (charge nurse, medical doctor, nurse practitioner, unit director)
Please note: No reference from co-workers, patients, friends or family members will be accepted.
Current résumé reflecting all experiences as an RN
Proof of RN licensure
Personal Statement of your professional goals (specific to the role/track to which you are applying) and how this program will help you achieve them (required length: one page maximum)
Complete an interview.
Complete the online application
The application is a two-step process, applicants must:
1. Submit the online UMKC Application and submit official transcripts from each institution attended to the UMKC Office of Admissions ONLY. Please DO NOT submit official transcripts via NursingCAS.
2. Submit program application and materials through NursingCAS to UMKC’s School of Nursing and Health Studies by deadline stated above. Please review the NursingCAS website for the list of programs offered at UMKC’s School of Nursing and Health Studies.
Domestic application fee: $45.00 International application fee: $75.00
Note: If you were ever enrolled at UMKC as a degree-seeking student, you do not need to resubmit the general UMKC application fee.
Application fee waiver questions: Contact the UMKC Office of Admissions with questions via 816-235-8652 or 1-800-775-8652 or admissions@umkc.edu.
