RN to MSN: Women’s Health

A women’s health nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with an advanced degree in the diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions in women. The RN to MSN in women’s health is an accelerated program that prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in a variety of environments, including private practice, public health, family planning organizations, and reproductive health.

RN to MSN in Women’s Health Overview

  • Students train to work with expecting mothers, as one of the education routes for students is to become a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
  • Students prepare to work not just with reproductive and gynecological health problems, but also with women dealing with cancer, abuse, menopausal issues, substance abuse, mental health problems, sexually transmitted diseases, and more.
  • The curriculum emphasizes skills in management, diagnosis, leadership, and more.
  • Coursework includes teaching students to help mothers-to-be determine the most comfortable birthing plans for their family, which range from hospital births to at-home water births.
  • Students prepare for jobs in administration, education, head nursing jobs, and have the opportunity to open their own practice.

Steps to Become a Women’s Health Practitioner

  1. Earn an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
  2. Receive a Registered Nurse Certification.
  3. Enroll and complete a MSN program with a concentration in women’s health.
  4. Obtain certification in women’s health and proper licensure, which varies by state.

Salary and Career Information

  • Estimated Salary: $51,649 – $92,072 (determined by place of employment and area of specialty), according to Payscale.com.
  • Job Setting: Hospitals, private offices, outpatient centers, emergency and community-based health services, primary care clinics, and schools.

Women’s Health RN to MSN Degree Programs

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