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So, I'm considering either NNP or Women's Health? I would like some more info on those of you who are NP for Women's Health as to what your job responsibilities actually are? Do you work in clinics and do you do any labor stuff or just basic women's health? Also, what are the salary expectations for this type of NP? I searched the topic on here but didn't find any info. I am currently enrolled in FNP program and interviewing for OB/GYN unit as I have no women's health experience other than from school. Any information you can offer I would greatly appreciate it.

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You might want to consider a career as a nurse-midwife. CNM scope of practice includes all of WHNP (gynecology, antepartum, postpartum, primary care for women) and also includes managing labor and delivery as well as newborn care for the first 28 days of life. This would be mostly normal newborn care and minor problems, not NICU level care which NNPs provide.

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So, another question. I was researching WHNP and considering transferring to a school that offers this as mine offers FNP or AHNP only. However, someone pointed out I might be limited if I focus on WHNP. I see so many new grad NP that are having a hard time finding a job that it seems focusing on a specialty might make this a bit easier. I have already contacted a few Women's Health providers about the possibility of hiring NP (which they already employee FNP) and they say at this point they would consider that option but with it being 2 years away they can only predict their needs. Any thoughts? And, I have researched CNM, I am NOT interested in that, I want WHNP.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

I started out OB-GYN NP (that's what it was called waaay back then - called now WHNP).

I quickly found out that I needed to add another specialty and chose FNP. I was like you - did not want CNM at all.

So, look into a program for WHNP and FNP; that's what I did and never looked back. I don't think you will be disappointed and can make a lucrative career combo the two. :)

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One of the programs I'm applying for is UAB's AGNP/WHNP dual program. While my interest fully lies with women's health, the Adult-Gero NP half of the degree is going to mean that I will be able to practice in any sort of adult primary care role, which will hopefully mean I can get a job anywhere until a women's health position opens up.

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ANP/WHNP here. Couldn't find a WHNP job, working as an ANP with no OB/GYN at all. I miss it and want to get back into the field, but I'm not sure I would advise doing WHNP alone to anyone as the job opportunities really are so limited.

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Thanks so much for your replies. Maybe I'll just stick with my FNP program and worry about specialties later. I know many FNPs that are in specialty areas but not necessarily trained in those areas.

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I am a new FNP graduate that has accepted a position with a two doctor OB/GYN group with a WHNP. I am excited because I wanted to focus in women's health but chose the FNP route to be more marketable, if I needed to be. Since I just passed AANP, I am waiting on my approval from the State of Ohio for my APRN license to apply for my NPI and DEA. Then I can start the credentialing process with health insurance.

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Specializes in NICU.

I'm currently in my first semester for WHNP but thinking I should either add FNP or ANP to be more marketable. My background is in NICU so learning adults again will be a learning curve. After reading these posts I'm thinking a post masters in FNP would be the best way to go

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