What does the medical abbreviation WHNP-BC mean?

WHNP-BC stands for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. It is a certification that is granted by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) to nurse practitioners who have met specific educational and clinical requirements and passed a national certification exam. WHNP-BCs are specially trained to provide primary and specialty care to women across the lifespan, from adolescence through menopause and beyond. They can provide a wide range of services, including annual exams, contraception counseling, pregnancy and childbirth care, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.