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What subspecialties or settings should I focus on if my goal is to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner but avoid labor and delivery?

What subspecialties or settings should I focus on if my goal is to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner but avoid labor and delivery, what does the day-to-day work look like in those roles, and how can I start gaining relevant experience during school or early in my career?

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Delivering babies is not included in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner’s training. Some will do both WHNP and CNM as part of a bridge program. Now as a WHNP, you can be a part of the prenatal care for OB patients in the office if that is how the office’s structure is set up.

In the office, the WHNP will see GYN patients across the lifespan. The number of patients in a day can vary depending on how long the office or you as the provider decide those visits should be. I am a CNM but have worked with a few WHNP, they did not take call. A work week for them was M-F 9-5. Vacation/sick leave varies by employer.

If you are wanting to provide gynecological care and avoid labor and delivery, WHNP is a good choice. I would say start by networking with some WHNPs in your area and try to shadow them in the office. Also, look into different schools and their program to determine their requirements for admission and begin editing your resume/CV.
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