Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1980 Women's Health Nurse Practicioner
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A women's health nurse practitioner provides advanced care for reproductive, gynecologic, prenatal, and postnatal needs. They conduct examinations, treat health conditions, provide contraception and screening, and counsel patients on wellness.
Core Skills
- gynecologic health assessment
- reproductive health counseling
- prenatal and postpartum care
- contraception management
- cervical cancer screening
- sexually transmitted infection treatment
- menopause care
- patient education
- women health referral coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Also Common
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
What the Work Involves
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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