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Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
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App fee
None
Tuition
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Certified Wound Care Nurse - Advance Practice — CWCN-AP
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Becoming board certified is a voluntary process that requires consistent evaluations of a nurse's professional knowledge and skills. While a nurse who is not board certified may possess basic entry-level skills, he or she may not have the specialized skills and experience to adequately provide expert care. Board certification ensures that a nurse is knowledgeable and well qualified to provide specialized care to meet patients' wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
Certifying Organization
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Suggested because Certified Wound Care Nurse - Advance Practice applies to Registered Nurses. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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