Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health, Post-Doctoral Certificate

Expand Your Practice Into Women’s Health Care

Seattle University’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Post-Doctoral Certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver holistic, patient-centered primary and specialized care to women and individuals across the gender spectrum, from adolescence through the adult lifespan.

Our program emphasizes equity in health care, critical thinking and evidence-based practice—grounded in the Jesuit tradition of service and social justice. You’ll gain the advanced clinical and diagnostic skills to provide gynecological care, family planning, prenatal and postnatal care, and health promotion across diverse settings, including clinics, hospitals and community health organizations.

Whether your goal is to expand your current practice or move into a new specialty, Seattle University equips you to meet the growing demand for advanced practitioners in women’s health.

Prepare for WHNP Certification

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) certification exam through the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Application Requirements and Instructions

Applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Contact us to learn more.

Transition to Semester Calendar

Enrollment for the 2027-2028 academic year is on a semester calendar. Learn more about the Graduate Programs Move to Semesters.