Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board

Certification

For more than 40 years, more than 8,600 dedicated nurses have chosen to certify in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing through the WOCNCB.

Recertification

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board encourages you to keep them active because of the value they bring to you.

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Special Announcements

UOAA Patient Bill of Rights endorsed by WOCNCB Board of Directors

The Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) voted to endorse the United Ostomy Associations of America's (UOAA) Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights. Read full press release:
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Disaster Relief from WOCNCB

For a number of years the WOCNCB has reached out to its certificants in need with a helping hand. We know that our members are sometimes dealing with the consequences of either personal or natural disasters.
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ABSNC Grants Reaccreditation to WOCNCB

The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABSNC) announced it has granted reaccreditation to the WOCNCB for CWOCN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN and CWON. Read full press release here: WOCNCB Reaacreditation
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WOCNCB News

New WTA-C Experiential Pathway!

Now LPN/LVN or RNs can use wound care experience towards eligibility for the WTA-C® Exam! The WTA-C® 5 year certification is $250.00. Become Certified!
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New study found reduced HAPI rates

New study found reduced HAPI rates in hospitals employing WOCNCB® Certified Nurses
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Certification eNews

Read the latest issue of the Certification eNews.
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