FNP student has passion for women's health also.....

[MedVision]

So I am now considering a post master's certification as a WHNP after I graduate. How realistic is it to obtain enough practice hours in both specialties? I realize it is in a FNPs scope to provide well woman care, but I really want to be more of an expert in women's health with my primary care clients. I don't want to only do WHNP because my intent is to practice with underserved populations (low income, community health, etc). I'm really unsure if it makes sense to invest more time and money to add an additional specialty. Any NPs out there that are certified in both or have valuable insight I would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks in advance!

[Christen, ANP]

I'm of the "the less school, the better" sort of mentality. If you can do women's health as an FNP, then that's all you need! Unless you want to do the OB aspect, which you need the WHNP specialty for (I think?).

IMO, if you want to do Women's Health as your career, then having your FNP is the only degree you need. YOU make yourself an expert by your experience, the job you choose, the patients you work with, and the continuing education you obtain after you gradaute and start working. You don't need another degree for that, you just need the right experiences and work environment. :)

[MedVision]

Christen,

Thank you so much for your insight! That's the mindset I had when I selected FNP as my specialty, I needed that reminder! It seems to be the best of both worlds.

[Christen, ANP]

LOL - anytime! It helps having a neutral party look at the problem sometimes. Good luck!