CWCN Eligibility Checker | Wound Care Nursing Review

Q: What are the official CWCN eligibility requirements?

Per WOCNCB , initial candidates must hold a current RN license, hold a bachelor's (or higher) degree (all baccalaureate degrees apply), and complete either the Traditional Pathway (accredited WOC Nursing Education Program within 5 years) or the Experiential Pathway (50 specialty CE/CME credits and 1,500 specialty practice hours in the previous 5 years, with 375 hours in the year before application).

Q: How do I apply for the CWCN exam?

Apply online through the PSI Test Takers Portal . See the WOCNCB exam page for scheduling details.

CWCN Eligibility Questions

What is the current status of your Registered Nurse (RN) license?

Active RN license
Inactive or lapsed RN license
I do not hold an RN license

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree (any baccalaureate field, including BSN)
Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
Diploma in nursing / no bachelor's degree

Which eligibility pathway are you pursuing?

Traditional Pathway (accredited WOC Nursing Education Program)
Experiential Pathway (practice hours + continuing education)

If pursuing the TRADITIONAL PATHWAY: When did you graduate from an accredited WOC / WCET Nursing Education Program?

Within the past 5 years
More than 5 years ago
Not applicable - I am pursuing the Experiential Pathway
I have not graduated from an accredited WOC / WCET program

If pursuing the EXPERIENTIAL PATHWAY: In the last 5 years (post-bachelor's, while practicing as an RN), do you have 1,500+ wound care practice hours and 50+ specialty CE/CME credits?

Yes - 1,500+ practice hours and 50+ wound care CE credits
1,500+ practice hours but fewer than 50 CE credits
50+ CE credits but fewer than 1,500 practice hours
Fewer than 1,500 practice hours and fewer than 50 CE credits
Not applicable - I am pursuing the Traditional Pathway

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

375 hours or more
200-374 hours
Fewer than 200 hours
Not applicable - I am pursuing the Traditional Pathway

FAQs

What is the Pass Rate of CWCN?

CWCN exam candidates must obtain a scaled score of 500 (scale 200-800) to pass. Recent pass rates have averaged about 71%.

What are the official CWCN eligibility requirements?

Per WOCNCB, initial candidates must hold a current RN license, hold a bachelor's (or higher) degree (all baccalaureate degrees apply), and complete either the Traditional Pathway (accredited WOC Nursing Education Program within 5 years) or the Experiential Pathway (50 specialty CE/CME credits and 1,500 specialty practice hours in the previous 5 years, with 375 hours in the year before application).

How do I apply for the CWCN exam?

Apply online through the PSI Test Takers Portal. See the WOCNCB exam page for scheduling details.

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What is the current status of your Registered Nurse (RN) license?

Frequently Asked Questions

CWCN exam candidates must obtain a scaled score of 500 (scale 200-800) to pass. Recent pass rates have averaged about 71%.

Apply online through the PSI Test Takers Portal. See the WOCNCB exam page for scheduling details.