What is CWON-AP? CWON - Advanced Practice

CWON-AP stands for CWON - Advanced Practice. It is a specialty certification issued by Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board.

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What it is
CWON - Advanced Practice (CWON-AP) is a specialty certification. (wocncb.org AP eligibility)
Who issues it
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. (wocncb.org AP eligibility)
Who may hold it
Open to advanced practice registered nurses. (wocncb.org AP eligibility)
Current status
Currently offered by the issuer. (wocncb.org AP eligibility)
Where it prints
Printed after your name, in position 5 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it
Hold an RN and/or APRN license and an MSN or higher as an APRN, and prove wound and ostomy knowledge in one of three ways: a current entry-level WOCNCB credential, an accredited WOC education program, or the experiential route (1,500 hours and 50 contact hours of CE per specialty in the last 5 years). Pass the Advanced Practice certification exam; renew every 5 years by portfolio or exam. Source: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
Good to know
WOCNCB advanced-practice credential (wocncb.org AP eligibility)

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