Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1980
Women's Health Nurse Practicioner
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Women's health nurse practitioners provide 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
Common Certifications
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training
Career Growth
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
- Certified Nurse Educator
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
- Certified Nurse Midwife
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.