Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse — CWOCN

Description

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.

Certifying Organization

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board

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Details

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? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

72 Registered Nursing (ADN) programs on Career School App.

Suggested because Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse applies to Registered Nurses. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Registered Nurses

Other Certifications from Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board

Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)

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Certified Continence Care Nurse - Advanced Practice (CCCN-AP)

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Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)

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Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)

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Certified Ostomy Care Nurse - Advanced Practice (COCN-AP)

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Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)

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Certified Wound Care Nurse - Advance Practice (CWCN-AP)

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Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - Advance Practice (CWOCN-AP)

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