Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the NCC Board Certification - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the NCC WHNP-BC exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The NCC Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (WHNP-BC) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with Nurse Practitioner Board certification, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as gynecologic and reproductive health, obstetric management, women’s health assessment and primary care within real-world settings like outpatient women’s health settings, obstetric and gynecologic practices, inpatient and outpatient settings.
The syllabus outline below reflects the core domains and expectations defined by the official NCC certification framework and aligns with the cognitive and professional standards assessed in the NCC WHNP-BC exam. Candidates can use this guide alongside official vendor resources and structured practice to align their preparation with current exam standards and professional expectations for women’s health nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse practitioners and related roles
NCC WHNP-BC Exam Summary and Key Details
| Exam Name | NCC Board Certification - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credential | NCC Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (WHNP-BC) |
| Vendor | National Certification Corporation (NCC) |
| Exam Code | WHNP-BC » NCC WHNP-BC Certification Practice Exam |
| Exam Delivery Mode | Computer-based testing at a PSI test center or by Live Remote Proctoring (LRP) |
| Exam Duration | 180 mins |
| Number of Questions | 175 (150 Scored Items / 25 Pretest Items) |
| Passing Score | Pass/fail (Approximately 72%) |
| Exam Price | $325 which is composed of a $50 non-refundable application submission cost and a $275 testing fee. |
| Scheduling Window | 90-day eligibility window |
| Schedule Exam | National Certification Corporation (NCC) |
| Trainings/Resources |
- Ball, et. al., Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Ed., Elsevier, 2022. - Beckmann, et al., Beckmann and Ling’s Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9 th Ed., Wolters Kluwer, 2023. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, MMWR, Vol. 70/No. 4, 2021. - Cunningham, et al., Williams Obstetrics, 26th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2022. - Davidson, et al., Old’s Maternal Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Life Span, Pearson, 2024. - Decherney, et al., Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, McGraw Hill Education, 2019. - Gershenson, et al., Comprehensive Gynecology, Elsevier, 2022. - Goldman, et al., Goldman-Cecil-Medicine, 27th Ed., Elsevier, 2023. -Hoffman, et al., Williams Gynecology, 4th ed., McGraw Hill Medical, 2020. - Katzung, et al., Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, McGraw Hill, 2021. - King, et. Al., Varney’s Midwifery, 7 th Ed., Jones and Bartlett, 2023 - Landon et al, Gabbe’s Obstetrics Normal and Problem Pregnancies, 9 th Ed., Elsevier, 2024. - Lawrence, et al., Breastfeeding A Guide for the Medical Profession, Elsevier, 2021. - McCuistion, et al., Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Ed., Elsevier, 2022. - Miller et al., Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring; A Multidisciplinary Approach, 9th Ed., Elsevier, 2022. - Papadakis et al., Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, McGraw Hill, 2022 - Polit, et al., Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, LWW, 2021. - Schadewald, et. al., Women’s Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide, 5th Ed., Pearson, 2020. - Simpson, et al., AWHONN’s Perinatal Nursing, 5th ed, Wolters Kluwer, 2021. - Troiano, et al., High-Risk & Critical Care Obstetrics, 5 th ed, Wolters Kluwer, 2025. - Woo, et al., Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, 6 th ed, F.A. Davis,2024. - Zieman, et al., Managing Contraception, 16th Ed. Bridging the Gap Foundation, 2021. |
| Sample Questions | NCC WHNP-BC Exam Sample Questions |
| Recommended Practice | NCC WHNP-BC Certification Practice Exam |
NCC WHNP-BC Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting
| Topic Areas | Topic Details, Courses, Books | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment, Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation |
- Health History and Physical Examination - Diagnostic Studies |
12% |
| Primary Care |
- Problem Recognition, Management and Referral - Health Screening, Education and Counseling |
13% |
| Gynecologic and Reproductive Health |
- Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology - Gynecologic Disorders - Fertility Awareness and Contraception - Sexual and Reproductive Health for Males LGBTQ+ and Gender - Non-conforming Individuals |
33% |
| Obstetrics |
- Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy - Prenatal Care - Assessment of Fetal Well Being - Medical and Obstetrical Complications of Pregnancy - Postpartum Care and Complications |
29% |
| Pharmacology |
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics - Pharmacotherapeutics |
10% |
| Professional Practice Issues | - (e.g. Legal, Ethics, Safety, Quality Improvement) | 3% |
The NCC WHNP-BC certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in Nurse Practitioner Board certification. The exam evaluates competencies such as gynecologic and reproductive health, obstetric management, women’s health assessment and primary care, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as women’s health nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse practitioners and related roles working in settings such as outpatient women’s health settings, obstetric and gynecologic practices, inpatient and outpatient settings.
To prepare effectively for the NCC Board Certification - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.
