Nursing WOCNCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Exam Study Guide


If you are looking your career as a certified wound care nurse then you need to take the wound ostomy and continence nursing certification board exam. Having this certification acknowledges you as a certified professional who can handle patients suffering from chronic wounds and also support their family.

Eligibility for WOCNCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Exam


The applicant appearing for this examination must have an unrestricted current license. The candidate must be a bachelor of science, nursing degree or other degree of similar credentials and must have completed required academic credentials.

Format for WOCNCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Exam


This is a computer based multiple choice question exam with a total of 240 questions among which 210 are scored while the rest are the pretest questions for future references. The total time allotted for the examination is one and a half hour. The examination questionnaire includes three sections where the related questions are asked. Each section has 80 questions with 10 pretest questions.

Wound care section covers the following topics:

  • General Principles of Assessment
  • General Principles of Management
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Lower Extremity Ulcers
  • Other Types of Wounds

Ostomy section features the following subject matter

  • General principles of assessment
  • General principles of management and patient teaching
  • Fecal and urinary diversions
  • Continent fecal and urinary diversions
  • Fistulas and percutaneous tubes and drains

The continence section is divided into following sections:

  • General principles of assessment
  • Differentiate and manage types of urinary incontinence
  • Types of bowel dysfunction

Study Guide and Preparation for WOCNCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Exam


WOCNCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Exam Study Guide

WOCNCB examination covers there domains and this could be a difficult way to pass on. But your hard work and determination can help you pass on through this test. You can take the reference of a WOCNCB study guide, that will help you know the exact examination format and will also assist you with the preparation and revision.


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