What does WOCNCB stand for?
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board
How do I recertify my Wocn?
How to Apply
- Apply online.
- Scantron sends email confirmation of eligibility to exam.
- Schedule your exam up to 12 months from the time of exam application submission (or prior to current credentials expiration)
- The scheduling system allows you to view exam dates 4 to 30 days out.
What is WOCNCB certification?
The WOCNCB certification protects the public from unsafe and incompetent providers, provides consumers more options when choosing health care providers, and distinguishes the healthcare facility and administrators by providing expertise in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care.
How do you get a wound, ostomy certified?
Part Four How to Become a Wound Care Nurse
- Step 1: Earn Your BSN. To be certified by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), a bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
- Step 2: Attend a Board Approved Certification Program. ...
- Step 3: Or Obtain Certification Via Experience. ...
- Step 4: Pass the Exam.