Program Overview

Program Overview

The Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate program is designed to provide MSN prepared nurses and healthcare professionals with advanced female lifespan specialization. The program emphasizes reproductive and gynecologic health needs of women and their partners. Graduates are qualified to provide a myriad of gender-related services, ranging from well-woman care to prenatal and postpartum care, and common and complex women's health issues.

Program Features

• Ranked #45 in Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked #12 in Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report
• An experienced and board-certified faculty from Drexel's acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions
• Synchronous online lectures offer a highly-interactive learning format that challenges and engages students
• Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification through the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
• The post-graduate APRN certificate at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Details

Duration and Format

• Average duration: 2-4 years
• Format: Online with residency requirements

Credits and Tuition

• Total credits: 37 quarter credits
• Tuition: $1169 per credit

On-Campus Requirements

The program requires mandatory on-campus and/or virtual intensives. Students will attend an in-person on-campus intensive in NURS 690 for 5 days during week one of the summer quarter and a second in-person on-campus intensive in NURS 693 for 2 days during week three of the spring quarter. Dates are subject to change.

Clinicals

The nurse practitioner programs in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing at Drexel University provide students with the flexibility of finding and coordinating their own clinical site and preceptor. The department also offers resources to assist students in this process.

Curriculum

The program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year. The curriculum includes:

• Support courses:
  • NUPR 520: Nurse Practitioner Clinical Orientation Seminar
  • NURS 548: Advanced Pathophysiology
  • NURS 549: Advanced Pharmacology
  • NURS 550: Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
  • NURS 664: Professional Issues for Nurse Practitioners
• Concentration courses:
  • NURS 680: Primary Care for Women's Health
  • NURS 682: Pharmacology for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  • NURS 690: WHNP I: Management and Care of the Common Gyn and Gender Related Issues Throughout the Lifespan
  • NURS 691: WHNP II: Management and Care of the Complex Gyn and Gender Related Issues of Women Throughout the Lifespan
  • NURS 692: WHNP III: Management & Care of the Low Risk Obstetrical and Post Partum Needs of Women and Families
  • NURS 693: WHNP IV: Management & Care of the High Risk Obstetrical and Post Partum Needs of Women and Families

Admissions Criteria

• Master of Science in Nursing and/or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from a program fully accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN) and/or American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Current, unrestricted United States RN license

Required Documents

• A completed application
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Personal statement (800 to 1,600 words)
• Resume including specific details of responsibilities and job experiences
• A copy of the United States RN license

Tuition

• The tuition rate for the academic year is $1169 per credit.
• A graduate online program fee of $125 per year applies to students enrolled in an online graduate academic program.
• The program is eligible for Financial Aid.
• Special tuition rates are available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of Partner Organizations.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar includes the following terms:

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer Specific dates for each term are provided, including classes begin, classes end, exams begin, and exams end.