Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board

Certification

For more than 40 years, more than 8,100 dedicated nurses have chosen to certify in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing through the WOCNCB.

Recertification

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board encourages you to keep them active because of the value they bring to you.

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

UOAA Patient Bill of Rights endorsed by WOCNCB Board of Directors

The Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) voted to endorse the United Ostomy Associations of America's (UOAA) Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights. Read full press release:
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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 members are sometimes dealing with the consequences of either personal or natural disasters.
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WOCNCB Certification Exams will use Scaled Scoring

Castle Worldwide, Inc., the WOCNCB testing company has provided a detailed explanation on scaled scoring.
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WOCNCB News

New study found reduced HAPI rates

New study found reduced HAPI rates in hospitals employing WOCNCB® Certified Nurses
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Certification eNews

Read the latest issue of the Certification eNews.
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WOCNCB Merchandise

Wear your WOCNCB credentials with pride! These attractive enameled pins will identify you as an expert in your specialty.
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