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Improved patient outcomes Uncertified nurses scored about 75%, while nurses who received wound care-specific training scored around 90%! It's not just practitioners and patients who benefit from certification - it also saves facilities money and improves patient care.

The stress and demand a nurse undergoes on a daily basis, from all aspects, often goes unnoticed. And, for me, the lack of time with the patients was a dealbreaker. I would frequently cry about it, thinking that I'd made a terrible mistake. I was at a point where I was contemplating changing my career.

Growing Demand: The U.S. nursing shortage has placed nearly every nursing role in high demand, and the wound care profession is no exception. In fact, wound care nurses are more in demand than ever due to the primarily older, high-risk populations they often work with.

The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®) is a non-profit organization, governed by a voluntary board of directors. NAWCO® through its credentialing board offers the WCC®, DWC®, OMS and LLE℠ certifications.

The employment outlook for a wound care nurse is excellent, due to the high demand for this specialty in a variety of settings (acute care, nursing home care, etc.). The aging population and the prevalence of obesity and diabetes make wound care nursing a stable nursing specialty.

The Certified Wound Care Associate™ (CWCA®) board certification demonstrates a distinct and specialized knowledge in wound management, thereby promoting quality of care for persons with wounds. Becoming a CWCA® will help you: Elevate your status as a specialist in wound care.

There is an increasing demand for WOC (wound, ostomy, and continence) nurses to assist with diabetic issues in long-term care settings.

How Hard is the WCC Wound Care Certification? Some people find the WCC exam to be one of the easiest to pass. 85% of people who take the WCC certification exam pass on their first try. The WCC certification is also one of the only wound care certifications that almost all healthcare professionals can take.