Certification

For more than 45 years, more than 10,000 dedicated nurses have chosen to certify in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing through the WOCNCB.

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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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WOCNCB: The Gold Standard for Certification
WOCNCB: The value of certification Nurses
WOCNCB: The value of certification Administrators
WOCNCB: The value of certification Consumers
Special Announcements
Call for Nominations 2025 WOCNCB Board of Directors
Nominations are open for three WOCNCB Board of Directors Positions. Terms are four years and begin January 2026 through December 2029. Nominations close June 30, 2025.

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Streamlined PGP points categories in 2024. NEW PRACTICE HOURS category.
Upcoming Live PGP Office Hours: September 17 & November 12 4-5:30 CT. Join WOCNCB for an informal Q&A session and ask questions in real time! Check WOCNCB email for Zoom link. Learn more about PGP requirements.
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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 certificants are sometimes dealing with the consequences of either personal or natural disasters.
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WOCNCB News
PSI is the new testing vendor for WOCNCB
Effective May 20, 2025, Meazure Learning is no longer providing WOCNCB certification exams. New applications cannot be created in Meazure Learning's system after April 21.
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Congratulations to UAB Hospital - Birmingham, Alabama!
UAB Hospital is the 2025 WOCNCB Employer Recognition Award Winner! This award demonstrates exemplary support of the certification process in WOC nursing and supports our mission to promote the highest standard of consumer care and safety.
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Certification eNews
Read the latest issue of the Certification eNews.
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