Special Announcements

Welcome VA and DoD Nurses!

We recognize your commitment to provide the best care to our military, veterans, their family members and survivors. In honor of your commitment, the WOCNCB is offering you a 30% fee reduction for your initial wound, ostomy, continence, or foot care examination(s). That's a savings of more than $100 on WOCNCB exams.

Here's what you need to do to take advantage of this special discount.

Eligibility	Check your eligibility for WOCNCB Certification.
Handbook	Download the Exam handbook, and if you qualify, complete the online application.
Fees	You'll save more than $100 in a rebate for certification fees. Click this "Fees" button to review the most current exam fees.
Apply Online	Apply online and mail your coupon to: WOCNCB 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Fax: 414.276.2146
Schedule Exam(s)	Once your application is approved, you can schedule your exam(s) with CASTLE.
Contact WOCNCB	The WOCNCB office staff is also available to answer your questions. Contact us at 1-888-496-2622 or e-mail to info@wocncb.org.

Last updated: February 17, 2014

WOCNCB Heroes Helping Heroes Program

For U.S. Military Veterans

Heroes Helping Heroes

As members of a unique specialty field of healthcare, wound, ostomy and continence nurses perform heroic acts every day, but our service cannot compare with the service provided to our country by members of our armed forces.

The WOCNCB is proud to support the veterans of the U.S. armed forces by offering certification exam fee discounts to qualified U.S. military veterans, extraordinary heroes willing to give so much for others.

The program provides a 30% fee reduction for first-time wound, ostomy, continence or foot care certification examinations. Depending upon the number of examinations you apply you can save more than $100.

To apply for the discount you must

meet the WOCNCB's standard eligibility requirements for wound, ostomy or continence certification or foot care certification
provide proof of honorable discharge from U.S. military service (DD for 214) with your application, and
provide a Heroes Helping Heroes coupon with your application. Click here to download a coupon.

Thank you for your service!

Last updated: February 17, 2014

Disaster Relief from WOCNCB

If you were impacted by the recent hurricanes, or other personal or natural disaster and you are due to recertify, we are here to help. We understand that recovering from a natural disaster can take days to months or longer, with immediate needs being addressed first. If you are unable to recertify due to these natural disasters, we can extend your certification expiration date. If you need to replace your WOCNCB^® certificate, we will be happy to send a new certificate to you. In addition, through our Benevolence Fund, we may be able to assist with meeting exam or PGP fees.

Please reach out to us when you are able at info@wocncb.org or 1-888-496-2622.

Your WOCNCB^® is here for you. We welcome the opportunity to help you so that you, in turn, can continue to help others.

Last updated: May 11, 2023

Please honor our 30 year Certificants

Last updated: February 20, 2020

Scantron monitoring & responding to impact COVID-19 is having on WOCNCB testing operations.

Scantron will update site closures and assist candidates who require rescheduling on a daily basis. All updates posted at https://www.scantron.com/site-closures-delays/.

Last updated: April 23, 2022

New online CFCN Preceptor directory!

Last updated: September 1, 2019

UOAA's Ostomy & Continent Patient Bill of Rights endorsed by WOCNCB®

Last updated: May 11, 2021

Celebrate WOC Nurse Week April 16-22!

Thank you to our certified nurses for all you are doing each and every day. We appreciate your dedication to patient care, as leaders in your role. WOCNCB® is celebrating our 45th anniversary as the Gold Standard for Certification®! As a WOCNCB certified nurse, your unmatched qualifications play a vital part in providing results and ensuring improved outcomes for patients.

Download signs to promote being WOCNCB Certified during WOC Nurse Week and share on social media #wocncb #nurses #prevention #certification #WOCNurseWeek2023 #WOCNCB45. Or email your photos to info@wocncb.org for us to share.

Visit the WOCN® Society website for resources to help you make the most out of your celebrations this year.

Certified Nurses Make a Difference PSA!

WOCNCB is proud to be a part of the Certified Nurses Make a Difference TV Public. Service Campaign from National Certification Corporation (NCC). This PSA helps patients and families understand that certified nurses can provide information, support, and guidance for them as they navigate the health care system through every stage of their life.