Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Chair:  Dr. Karen Karlowicz
Graduate Program Director:  Dr. Laurel Garzon
Nurse Anesthesia Program Director:  Dr Kathleen Putnam, kputnam@odu.edu

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner tract in the graduate nursing program at Old Dominion University is designed to provide students with the education and experience to become primary care providers in women's health. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam, which is administered by the National Certification Corporation.

Student clinical placements are available at a variety of settings including private OB-GYN office practices, health departments, and specialty women's clinics. Students are also required to complete a rotation in adult primary care. Participation in professional organizations such as Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nursing and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health are strongly encouraged.

To obtain information about the program please contact Dr. Kathleen Putnam, WHNP  Role Coordinator at 757-683-5256 or Sue Parker, Coordinator of Graduate Student Services 757-683-4298 or 1-800-572-2762 (sparker@odu.edu).