WHNP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
WHNP stands for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner focused on gynecologic, reproductive, prenatal and postpartum, and menopausal care. The credential WHNP-BC is awarded by the National Certification Corporation.
Example: WHNP-BC provides contraception counseling, IUD insertion and annual exams.
Usage notes
WHNPs provide prenatal care but do not attend births, which is the role of certified nurse-midwives. They also screen for breast and cervical cancer and manage menopause symptoms. Practice settings include OB-GYN offices and family planning clinics.
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