About

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board is a professional organization dedicated to providing patient safety and protection by offering credentialing in the areas of wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing to registered nurses who meet WOCNCB’s stringent qualifications and pass its certification examination. WOCNCB certified nurses provide quality care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare. More than 7,000 WOCNCB certified nurses are practicing domestically and internationally.

Accreditation

The WOCNCB is the only organization providing wound care certification accredited by both the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABNSC) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Accreditation by these prestigious organizations assures that the WOCNCB has met the most stringent and rigorous standards for issuing its credentials.

Our Mission Statement

To be recognized as the "GOLD Standard" in Wound, Ostomy, Continence and Foot Care nursing certification.