Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification
The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing
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. Certification in the in-demand specialty of WOC nursing can transform your career.
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.
The Fall 2026 cohort is currently full. Students can still apply but will be wait listed if a spot becomes available. To apply, please visit HERE.
For questions about the WOCNEP, please email: gradsnc@camden.rutgers.edu
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program
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.
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program
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
What is a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN)?
- Check out this video by former Rutgers student Chris Eddun HERE.
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 programs 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.
Online Format
- 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.
- Program Director Dr. Janice Beitz was recently recognized by the WOCN Society and named an inaugural fellow of WOCN.
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.
Rutgers University-Camden tuition rates can be found here.
Admission Requirements:
An unencumbered RN license and a BSN degree in nursing from an accredited institution Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. License should be in the state the student plans to do the clinical practicum. Applicants should also submit a current resume and a letter of recommendation.