FNP to WHNP?

Hello! I’m an FNP working in OBGYN. Our practice actually prefers FNPs because they find them better suited to address all of our patients’ concerns, as many of our younger patients don’t see a PCP. Not sure how true this is, as I’ve met many WHNPs who were more than capable of providing primary care, but my point is that if you are an FNP you already have the licensure etc required to see these patients, you just might need a little more on-the-job training. I would start applying to OBGYN positions and see where you get ?

"...my point is that if you are an FNP you already have the licensure etc required to see these patients, you just might need a little more on-the-job training."

Exactly

It doesn't hurt to look into CME courses to further expand your knowledge in that area.  Especially if you haven't done much work here.  At the end of the day, your license qualifies you to work in women's heath fields, though schools have vastly different emphasis on this aspect of care.  Mine for instance had hard requirements of performing 50 paps and pelvics through clinicals prior to signing off.  Others may not be that concrete.

I know my school (Frontier) has a WHNP program, but I feel the overlap isn't worth the licensure.