How to become a WOC nurse? WOC nurses are registered nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and have completed additional education focused on wounds, ostomies, and/or continence care. Formal education is provided by WOC Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs) accredited by the WOCN Society.

Founded in 1978, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) is a not-for-profit professional, international nursing organization certifying nearly 7,600 registered nurses who are specialists in the field of wound, ostomy, continence and foot care.

The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) is the official journal of the WOCN Society and the premier publication for wound, ostomy, and continence practice and research. Ranked in the Top 20 of nursing journals, the Journal publishes current best evidence and original research to guide the delivery of expert health care and ...

Board certification ensures that a nurse is knowledgeable and well qualified to provide specialized care to meet patients' wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care needs. Upon passing the wound, ostomy or continence exam (s) individuals receive their CWOCN ®, CWCN ®, COCN ®, CCCN ®, or CWON ® credential.

Find WOC Nursing Education Programs accredited by the WOCN Society & contact the individual programs directly for dates, structure type, & cost.

The R. B. Turnbull Jr. MD WOC Nursing Education Program is the first established program in the world with over 64 years of educating nurses to become WOC nurse specialists. The program is accredited by the WOCN ® allowing for a direct route to the traditional pathway to certification provided by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing ...

For more than 45 years, over 10,000 dedicated nurses have chosen to certify in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing through the WOCNCB. Certification provides validation of specialized knowledge, skills and expertise of an experienced nurse. The WOCNCB adheres to strict standards of quality and is a nationally certified organization.

The WOC Nurse directs multifaceted, evidence-based practice for patients with Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care issues to improve the care, life and health of patients across the lifespan in all health care settings.

2025年1月28日 · The wound care, ostomy, or continence and foot care nurse (also referred to as a WOC nurse, or WOCN) specializes in assessing and treating skin breakdown and wounds, especially pressure ulcers. They often cross-train in the care of ostomies .

2025年3月20日 · WEB WOC Programs is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on …