Woman Health Nurse Practitioner Presentation

Purpose:

To connect course concepts to real-world practice by interviewing a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and creatively presenting insights about professional roles, leadership, advocacy, and lifelong learning.

Students will conduct a brief professional interview with a practicing WHNP and then create a 57 minute creative presentation highlighting what they learned about the NPs role and professional journey.

This is designed as a peer-learning showcase each presentation introduces the class to a different WHNP pathway.

By completing this assignment, students will be able to:

• Describe real-world WHNP roles and practice settings
• Analyze professional engagement through leadership and organizations
• Reflect on advocacy for lifelong learning and career development
• Compare diverse WHNP career trajectories
• Articulate their own emerging professional identity

Students must address the following during their interview:

• Role(s) as a Nurse Practitioner
• Practice setting(s)
• Patient populations
• Scope of practice
• Typical day or responsibilities
• Advocacy for Lifelong Learning
• Continuing education strategies
• Certifications or specialty training
• Mentorship (giving or receiving)
• Professional Engagement
• Membership in nursing or professional organizations
• Conference participation, committees, or boards
• Leadership
• Formal or informal leadership roles
• Community involvement
• Quality improvement, education, or advocacy initiatives

(Students may add additional questions of interest.)

Presentation Options (Choose One)

Students may select one of the following formats:

Option 1: Practitioner Spotlight (Mini-TED Style)

A 57 minute presentation introducing the WHNP as if they were a guest speaker:

• Who they are
• What they do
• What inspires them
• Key lessons for future WHNPs

Slides optional.

Option 2: Career Journey Map

Create a visual career map showing:

• Education pathway
• Career milestones
• Leadership moments
• Professional involvement
• Advice for students

Can be presented via slides, infographic, or digital poster.

Option 3: Day in the Life

Present a narrative walkthrough of a typical workday:

• Clinical responsibilities
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Leadership moments
• Learning activities

Include at least 3 direct quotes from the NP.

Option 4: Professional Trading Card

Create one WHNP Trading Card slide including:

• Practice setting
• Superpowers (skills)
• Leadership stats
• Professional affiliations
• Career advice

Then give a short oral explanation.

Presentation Requirements

All presentations must include:

Practice setting and role

Examples of leadership and professional engagement

Lifelong learning strategies

One key takeaway for your own career

One direct quote from the NP

57 minutes total

Reflection Component (Submitted Separately 1 page)

Students will submit a brief written reflection answering:

• What surprised you most from this interview?
• How does this WHNP model professional engagement?
• What leadership qualities stood out?
• How did this influence your own career goals?
• One concrete action you plan to take this year toward professional growth.