The Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization from Georgetown University is designed to prepare graduates to manage a woman’s normal obstetrical and gynecological needs during the childbearing years, to manage the care of the normal newborn and to provide primary care to women throughout the lifespan.

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization is for nurses who wish to care for the health and well-being of women. This area of nursing continues to grow. Nurse Midwives often specialize in prenatal, delivery and postpartum care for women, but many also provide care for women throughout their lifespan. Becoming a Nurse Midwife takes focus and dedication, but the rewards are immeasurable each time you touch the lives of expecting mothers and share the experience of welcoming their babies into the world.

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners can become leaders in a variety of settings and situations, including opportunities to fulfill roles as primary care providers for their female patients.

The full-time Master’s in Nursing program consists of 49 credits broken into five 13-15 week modules and can be completed in 17-18 months.

The part-time sequence is also available for the working professional. The part-time program consists of 49 credits broken into seven 13-15 week modules and can be completed in about 2 1/2 years. 

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization at Georgetown University online allows students to:

• Earn their Master of Science in Nursing degree in 17-18 months as a full-time student or in about 24-25 months as a part-time student
• Become an agent of change at the forefront of women’s health care
• Participate in Web-based learning in a live, seminar style environment
• Participate in clinicals arranged by Georgetown faculty in close proximity to their home
• Conveniently access your courses anywhere, anytime from any Internet-connected computer
• Review recorded sessions to revisit coursework and presentations at their convenience
• Enjoy all of the benefits of a Georgetown graduate student, including access to library resources, student services and the Hoya alumni network

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