What is WHNP-BC? Women's Health NP - BC

WHNP-BC stands for Women's Health NP - BC. It is an advanced practice certification issued by National Certification Corporation.

What it is: Women's Health NP - BC (WHNP-BC) is an advanced practice certification. (nccwebsite.org news 110)
Who issues it: National Certification Corporation. (nccwebsite.org news 110)
Who may hold it: Open to advanced practice registered nurses. (nccwebsite.org news 110)
Advanced practice role: CNP, women's health population focus. (nccwebsite.org news 110)
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. (nccwebsite.org news 110)
Where it prints: Printed after your name, in position 4 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it: Needs a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license and completion of an accredited women's health care nurse practitioner graduate program, then a 3-hour, 175-question multiple-choice exam taken within NCC's time limit after graduating. The credential lasts 3 years and is maintained by taking NCC's Continuing Competency Assessment at the start of each cycle and logging CE during it. Source: National Certification Corporation
Good to know: Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists (nccwebsite.org news 110)

How it prints on your résumé

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