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The WOCNCB’s requirements for Experiential Pathway are:
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- Baccalaureate (or higher) degree
- 1,500 direct patient clinical hours (for EACH specialty) completed within the five years preceding WOCNCB exam application. 375 hours must occur within one year preceding exam application.
- 50 CE/CME (contact hours) or an equivalent in college course work (for EACH specialty) completed within the five years preceding WOCNCB exam application. (Emory WOCNEC's Wound and Ostomy Experiential courses will provide students with the 50 contact hours necessary to satisfy this requirement).
WOCNEC does not require these items to purchase the course. The clinical hours must be obtained before applying for WOCNCB certification. You can take the courses before obtaining all of the clinical hours, but you will not be able to apply for certification until you meet the eligibility requirements.
Completion of Emory WOCNEC Audit courses (experiential pathway) will provide the following contact hours:
- Wound: 53 hours
- Ostomy: 57 hours
- Continence: 40 hours*
*The Continence Audit course provides 40 contact hours. You will need to show proof of an additional 10 contact hours before applying for WOCNCB certification.
- Bridge Week is not included in the tuition for Experiential Pathway. If you would like to purchase and attend, refer to the Optional Bridge Week Information page.
- Clinical is not required for the Experiential Pathway. Students are required to have at least 1,500 clinical hours in the specialty.
- The Professional Practice course is not required for the Experiential Pathway. Students have already transitioned into the specialty role.
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