Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Center (WOCNEC)

1. The Traditional Pathway is a blended education program. It is comprised of online clinical courses, onsite skills training (Bridge Week), a comprehensive final exam, clinical with an approved preceptor, and completion of the professional practice course.

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   • Active, unencumbered RN license
   • Baccalaureate (or higher) degree
   • One year of clinical nursing experience post RN licensure
   • Current, clinical nursing experience OR proof of an acceptable nurse refresher course OR proof of a clinical performance examination
2. • 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.
   The Experiential Pathway allows RN's that already have direct patient clinical hours in a specialty to expedite the certification process. You can combine pathways. For example, certify via the experiential pathway for one specialty and the traditional pathway for others.
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