Do you hold a current RN license and/or APN license?

• Yes - current RN and/or APN license
• License is inactive or lapsed
• No

Have you completed an MSN or higher nursing degree program to become an APRN (NP, CNS, NMW, or CRNA)?

• Yes - completed MSN or higher APRN program (NP, CNS, NMW, or CRNA)
• Currently enrolled / not yet completed
• No

How are you documenting basic Wound, Ostomy, and/or Continence knowledge?

• Current entry-level WOCNCB certification (COCN or related entry-level ostomy credential)
• Accredited WOC Nursing Education Program pathway
• Experiential Pathway (specialty CE + practice hours)

If using the Accredited Education Program pathway: When did you graduate from a WOCN Society-accredited WOC Nursing Education Program?

• Within the past 5 years
• More than 5 years ago
• Not applicable - I am using certification or Experiential Pathway
• I have not completed an accredited WOC program

If using the EXPERIENTIAL PATHWAY: In the last 5 years (post-bachelor's, as an RN), do you meet: 1,500+ ostomy practice hours and 50+ specialty CE/CME credits?

• Yes - I meet the hours and CE requirements
• I meet hours but not CE (or vice versa)
• I do not yet meet hours and CE
• Not applicable - I am using certification or Education pathway

For the EXPERIENTIAL PATHWAY: How many specialty practice hours occurred within the 12 months before application?

• 375 hours or more
• Below the required recent-hours threshold
• Not applicable - I am using certification or Education pathway

What is the pass rate for COCN-AP?

What are the official COCN-AP eligibility requirements?

How do I apply for the COCN-AP exam?