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Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
Association for the Advancement of Wound Care – Scholarships

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Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program

The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) prepares highly skilled nurses who care for vulnerable patients across multiple healthcare settings such as home care, assisted living, and long-term care. WOC nurses are vital members of health care teams who make an impact on the quality of life for patients and their families. Certification in the in-demand specialty of WOC nursing can transform your career. Some of our recent graduates have found employment in places such as the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian, Crozier-Chester Medical Center and even The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

A short video on the benefits of WOCN Certification.

This Rutgers program is available in the onsite (on campus) and online format for the fall semester 2022. The on-campus and online synchronous sessions (optional) will be on Monday afternoons.

Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse Scholar Program

The WOC Nurse Scholar Program is available to all out-of-state WOCNEP students who meet the admission requirements and enroll in the WOC Nursing Education Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing. All WOC Nurse scholars must meet the WOCNEP admissions criteria and reside out-of-state. WOC Nurse Scholars will be provided with discounted tuition reflective of in-state student rates.

WOC Nurse Scholar Eligibility:

• Formally admitted in the WOC program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing

• Permanent residence located outside of New Jersey (out-of-state student)

• Have registered for classes in the WOC program

Reserve your spot with the Fall 2023 cohort by starting your application.

 

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Two letters of recommendation. 
  • Professional resume detailing work experience.
  • Active RN license.
  • Current clinical experience within five years prior to application.
  • Criminal record clearance, child abuse clearance and urine drug screening required (this is to be completed prior to clinical hours).

Admissions Information

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Application Deadline

August 31

Program Begins

Each September

Program Details

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Information Sessions (ONLINE)

3/15 at 12 noon

4/12 at 4 PM

Accreditation

Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Tuition

2022/2023 Tuiton

Questions?

gradsnc@camden.rutgers.edu

As baby boomers continue to age, an expected surge in chronic illness will dramatically increase demand for WOC nurse specialists. Health care organizations and family caregivers greatly value WOC nurses for their advanced knowledge and skill in treating a wide range of critical issues: pressure injuries, surgical incisions, wounds, complex fistulas, tubes and drains. WOC nurses provide highly-skilled acute and rehabilitative care to people with complex wounds, fecal or urinary ostomies, and incontinence. They are expert clinicians, consultants, and educators across a wide variety of health care settings.

Why Become a WOC Nurse?

  • Professional prestige of being a nurse specialist.
  • Increased potential to demand higher salary and benefits.
  • Acquire graduate-level nursing credits.
  • Personal satisfaction of providing quality care to vulnerable patients.
  • Study at an institution renowned for research, scholarship, and academic excellence.

Nationally Accredited, Graduate-Level Program

Our program is fully accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society and is one of the only graduate-level nursing certificate program in the nation. In addition, our WOC nursing specialty is recognized by the American Nurses Association. Graduates of the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden WOC program are qualified to sit for the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Exams offered by the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), which began certifying nurses in 1978. The WOCNCB certification is valid in every state.

Convenient Formats

On-Campus
  • Provides three graduate nursing courses totaling 13 credits.
  • Combines exceptional classroom instruction with clinical experience.
  • Two (5)-credit didactic courses are taught during fall and spring semesters in a once weekly, late afternoon-early evening format.
  • A three-credit course including a 160-hour clinical preceptorship is offered in the summer.

Experienced faculty, distinguished WOC nurses, and interprofessional colleagues present on topics including wound care, urinary and fecal diversions (ostomy), and urinary/fecal incontinence. The (3)-credit clinical course component consists of a 160-hour clinical practicum with an expert credentialed preceptor, plus a bi-weekly class that meets in the summer semester.

Online
  • Provides three graduate nursing courses totaling 13 credits.
  • Consists of an online synchronous meeting once a week plus asynchronous activities.
  • Two (5)-credit didactic theory courses are taught entirely online during fall and spring semesters.

The (3)-credit summer clinical practicum requires a one and a half day virtual immersion, a 160-hour clinical practicum with a credentialed preceptor, and periodic online synchronous meetings during summer sessions.

Faculty

Program Director/Professor: Dr. Janice M. Beitz

Assistant Program Director: JoAnn Catanzaro

Questions?

Let us show you how our Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Certification (WOC) program can fit your academic plans and career goals. Please call (856) 225-6718, or email gradsnc@camden.rutgers.edu. You may also contact WOC Program Director Janice M. Beitz by emailing janice.beitz@camden.rutgers.edu.

 

The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) has approved a full seven-year re-accreditation of the Rutgers University-Camden Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) with a new expiration date of December 31, 2028.

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