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CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNA | Certified Nursing AssistantAlso known as home health aides nursesrsquo aides personal care assistants or patient care technicians CNAs work directly under the supervision of a registered nurse and relay vital information to the nurse in charge
Duties Includebull Administer topical products
bull Monitor and take vital signs
bull Maintain medical record documentation
bull Salary $25000
bull Requirements 2 weeks ndash 1 month training Classes usually taught by an RN
bull Workplace Hospitals or nursing homes adult day care centers or assisted living facilities and even private settings
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN)Under the supervision of the registered nurse or prescribing provider (eg physician APRN or physicianrsquos assistant) the LPNLVN provides the prescribed care to the patient at-risk of or with wound care needs
Duties Includebull Vital signs drawing blood dressing application assessmentsbull Treatment and prevention of pressure injuriesbull Maintaining medical record documentation
bull Salary $44000
bull Requirements High school diploma 1-2 year practical nursing program accredited by the state board of nursing work experience NCLEX-PN exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals home health care settings personal care companies
In some states LPN has been replaced with LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RNADN | RN with Associate Degree in NursingRegistered nurses can advance in hisher career in administrative work or as head nurse of a unit RNs are directly involved in patient care including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
bull Duties Includebull Administration of medicationsbull Patient care plans and assessments direct interaction with physiciansbull Staff education of staff community educationbull Maintenance of medical records and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
bull Salary $71000 - $75000 + sign-on bonuses and benefits
bull Requirements Diploma or associatersquos degree in nursing NCLEX exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RN-BSN | RN with Baccalaureate DegreeRNs who want to increase their salary or enter administration roles often seek a four year baccalaureate degree Because of the nursing shortage more schools are offering accelerated RN-BSN nursing programs
bull Duties Includebull Patient and wound assessment
bull Develop nursing care plans
bull Interact with primary care providers and other staff
bull Salary $79000
bull Requirements 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNA | Certified Nursing AssistantAlso known as home health aides nursesrsquo aides personal care assistants or patient care technicians CNAs work directly under the supervision of a registered nurse and relay vital information to the nurse in charge
Duties Includebull Administer topical products
bull Monitor and take vital signs
bull Maintain medical record documentation
bull Salary $25000
bull Requirements 2 weeks ndash 1 month training Classes usually taught by an RN
bull Workplace Hospitals or nursing homes adult day care centers or assisted living facilities and even private settings
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN)Under the supervision of the registered nurse or prescribing provider (eg physician APRN or physicianrsquos assistant) the LPNLVN provides the prescribed care to the patient at-risk of or with wound care needs
Duties Includebull Vital signs drawing blood dressing application assessmentsbull Treatment and prevention of pressure injuriesbull Maintaining medical record documentation
bull Salary $44000
bull Requirements High school diploma 1-2 year practical nursing program accredited by the state board of nursing work experience NCLEX-PN exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals home health care settings personal care companies
In some states LPN has been replaced with LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RNADN | RN with Associate Degree in NursingRegistered nurses can advance in hisher career in administrative work or as head nurse of a unit RNs are directly involved in patient care including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
bull Duties Includebull Administration of medicationsbull Patient care plans and assessments direct interaction with physiciansbull Staff education of staff community educationbull Maintenance of medical records and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
bull Salary $71000 - $75000 + sign-on bonuses and benefits
bull Requirements Diploma or associatersquos degree in nursing NCLEX exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RN-BSN | RN with Baccalaureate DegreeRNs who want to increase their salary or enter administration roles often seek a four year baccalaureate degree Because of the nursing shortage more schools are offering accelerated RN-BSN nursing programs
bull Duties Includebull Patient and wound assessment
bull Develop nursing care plans
bull Interact with primary care providers and other staff
bull Salary $79000
bull Requirements 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN)Under the supervision of the registered nurse or prescribing provider (eg physician APRN or physicianrsquos assistant) the LPNLVN provides the prescribed care to the patient at-risk of or with wound care needs
Duties Includebull Vital signs drawing blood dressing application assessmentsbull Treatment and prevention of pressure injuriesbull Maintaining medical record documentation
bull Salary $44000
bull Requirements High school diploma 1-2 year practical nursing program accredited by the state board of nursing work experience NCLEX-PN exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals home health care settings personal care companies
In some states LPN has been replaced with LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RNADN | RN with Associate Degree in NursingRegistered nurses can advance in hisher career in administrative work or as head nurse of a unit RNs are directly involved in patient care including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
bull Duties Includebull Administration of medicationsbull Patient care plans and assessments direct interaction with physiciansbull Staff education of staff community educationbull Maintenance of medical records and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
bull Salary $71000 - $75000 + sign-on bonuses and benefits
bull Requirements Diploma or associatersquos degree in nursing NCLEX exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RN-BSN | RN with Baccalaureate DegreeRNs who want to increase their salary or enter administration roles often seek a four year baccalaureate degree Because of the nursing shortage more schools are offering accelerated RN-BSN nursing programs
bull Duties Includebull Patient and wound assessment
bull Develop nursing care plans
bull Interact with primary care providers and other staff
bull Salary $79000
bull Requirements 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RNADN | RN with Associate Degree in NursingRegistered nurses can advance in hisher career in administrative work or as head nurse of a unit RNs are directly involved in patient care including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
bull Duties Includebull Administration of medicationsbull Patient care plans and assessments direct interaction with physiciansbull Staff education of staff community educationbull Maintenance of medical records and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
bull Salary $71000 - $75000 + sign-on bonuses and benefits
bull Requirements Diploma or associatersquos degree in nursing NCLEX exam state licensing exam
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RN-BSN | RN with Baccalaureate DegreeRNs who want to increase their salary or enter administration roles often seek a four year baccalaureate degree Because of the nursing shortage more schools are offering accelerated RN-BSN nursing programs
bull Duties Includebull Patient and wound assessment
bull Develop nursing care plans
bull Interact with primary care providers and other staff
bull Salary $79000
bull Requirements 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
RN-BSN | RN with Baccalaureate DegreeRNs who want to increase their salary or enter administration roles often seek a four year baccalaureate degree Because of the nursing shortage more schools are offering accelerated RN-BSN nursing programs
bull Duties Includebull Patient and wound assessment
bull Develop nursing care plans
bull Interact with primary care providers and other staff
bull Salary $79000
bull Requirements 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
bull Workplace Hospitals nursing homes specialty doctor offices private care agencies physical therapy settings and insurance companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
MSN | Masters of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) now represents the educational standard upheld by national certification organizations offering credentials to certified nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists certified registered nurse anesthetists and certified nurse practitioners as well as state Boards of Nursing responsible for the issuance of advanced practice authorization A nurse with an MSN degree can pursue certification in a specialty or continue their academic education toward a DNP or PhD Most schools have MSN programs tailored to specific Advanced Practice RN (APRN) roles
bull APRN Rolesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetistbull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
APRN | Advanced Practice RNAn Advanced Practice RN (APRN) commonly have a Mastersrsquo of Science in Nursing (MSN) and pass a national examination to use the title APRN Nurses who have earned a DNP (either with or without a MSN) may also sit for the national examination and become APRNs An APRN can generally practice medicine without the supervision of a physician
APRN Typesbull Certified Nurse Midwifebull Clinical Nurse Specialistbull Nurse Practitioner
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN or DNP degree Nurse practitioners must have completed an NP program in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
CNS | Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Clinical Nurse Specialist plans directs or coordinates daily patient care activities A CNS ensures adherence to established clinical policies protocols regulations and standards and works to improve patient outcomes by applying theory and research to improve the efficiency and success of nursing systems Duties Include
bull Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing practicebull Perform assessments differential diagnoses specialized tests and prescribe medicationbull Maintain departmental policies procedures objectives and infection control standards
bull Salary $95000
bull Requirements MSN plus national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills in a specialty
bull Workplace Inpatient hospital settings clinical settings ranging from home healthcare to public health centers
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
NP| Nurse PractitionerA Nurse Practitioner works independently or in collaboration with a physician (according to state practice acts and facilityagency policies) This specialist has many of the same duties as a physician without the residency and longer schooling program
Duties Includebull Write prescriptions and coordinate referralsbull Provide services in wound clinicsbull Provide Medicare billable services (RNs lack this ability)
bull Salary $100000 - $176000
bull Requirements MSN 1-2 year NP Program in a specialty NP certification
bull Workplace Cardiology Emergency Family practice Geriatrics Neonatology Nephrology Oncology Pediatrics Primary care School health Womens health
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
DNP | Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the educational requirement for national certification and state licensure in all APRN roles The curriculum for the DNP degree builds on traditional masters programs by providing education in evidence-based practice quality improvement and systems leadership The DNP is intended to be a parity degree with other healthcare doctorates such as psychology and medicine
bull Roles Includebull High-level health system positionsbull Academic positionsbull Policy making roles
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirements Masters degree in nursing + 3 years in a DNP program
bull Workplace High-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies health advocacy organizations and nursing
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
CNA
LPNLVN
RNADN
RNBSN
MSN
APRN
CNS
NP
DNP
PhD
PhD | Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS DSN DNSc) have historically been research-focused Doctoral programs in nursing focus largely on the development of critical thinking and linking theory and practice to research within the framework of scientific inquiry
Roles Includebull Tenured university professorsbull Clinical research coordinatorsbull Principle investigators
bull Salary $90000
bull Requirement Masters degree in nursing + 4-5 years in PhD program
bull Workplace Research or high-ranking administrative positions in universities pharmaceutical companies research institutes health advocacy organizations health care information technology corporations and nursing or other health-related publishing companies
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
EducationTrainingCE Timeline (in years)
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
CE = Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Fundamentals Course
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Wound Management Fundamentals Course is designed for RNs who want to learn the basic concepts of wound management and would like the opportunity to practice hands-on skills Many students who complete WMFC go on to take WMEP ndash Wound Management Education Program which is a much more in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take the Wound Management Certification Prep
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
WMEP ndash Wound Management Certification Prep is designed for RNs with a baccalaureate degree WMEP can be taken for graduate-level credit and is an in-depth program with a clinical experience component
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
When to take continuing education courses
lt 1
CNA
1
LPN
LVN
2
RNADN
4
RNBSN
5
Certification
6
MSN
7+
PhD
DNP
APRN
gt7
CE Updates
When to take Fundamentals Course
When to take Certification Prep
When to take CE
Continuing Education is a way for nurses of all levels to keep updated and learn new skills UW Continuing Nursing Education offers many wound care education opportunities including the popular UW Wound Academy To learn more you can search the UWCNE catalog for all courses related to wound care
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
Certification
Certification for Wound Care NursesCertification for Wound Care Nurses
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHAT | What is Certificationbull Certification is the formal process by which a certifying agency such as
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) validates a nurses knowledge skills and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice based on predetermined standards
bull Nurses achieve certification credentials through specialized education experience in a specialty area and a qualifying exam
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHY | Purposes of Certificationbull Protect the public
bull Meet the needs of employers practitioners and the public by identifying individuals with certain knowledge and skills
bull Assure consumers that professionals have met standards of practice
bull Demonstrate an individuals commitment to a profession and to lifelong learning
bull Provide an individual with a sense of pride and professional accomplishment
bull Increase salary
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHERE | Certification Organizationsbull WOCNCB ndash Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Education Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
bull Facility-specific certification
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
WHO | Are You EligibleOrganization Eligibility
Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board Bachelor-prepared nurses
American Board of Wound Management Bachelor-prepared nurses
Wound Care Institute Anyone holding a healthcare license
American Professional Wound Care Association Healthcare workers in a variety of settings
Facility-specific certification Depends on the facility
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
HOW | Requirements for CertificationMost certification organizations require a bachelor degree college credit or contact hours in a specialty and a certain number of hours of clinical experience Most require that education training and experience occur within 5 years of taking the exam For details please consult the website of the certification organization you are interested in
bull Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
bull American Board of Wound Management
bull Wound Care Institute
bull American Professional Wound Care Association
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHAT
WHY
WHERE
WHO
HOW
PREP
PREP | Preparing for the Certification ExamMany nurses take a review course or certification prep course before they take a certification exam UW Continuing Nursing Education offers an extensive wound management program for update and review
Wound Management Certification Prepbull 130 contact hours (6 graduate level credits)
bull Online and three-week onsite class in Seattle
bull Clinical experience
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Salary per Degree
$2500000
$4400000
$7300000
$7900000
$8600000
$9500000
$13000000
$9000000
$9000000
CNA|
LPNLVN|
RN-ADN|
RN-BSN|
MSN|
CNS|
NP|
DNP|
PhD|
Approximate Salary (depends on position experience city and state of practice)
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
WHY CE | Continuing Nursing Educationbull Keep your nursing knowledge updated Some states even require CE
Most recertification requires CE as well
bull Itrsquos easy to update your wound management knowledge with offerings by UW Continuing Nursing Education a unit of the UW School of Nursing
bull UWCNE is accredited by ANCC and WOCNBC and provides lifelong learning excellence to wound care professionals For more information click the UW CE button at the left
bull If yoursquod like to receive notices of upcoming classes and conferences please subscribe to the UWCNE mailing list
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
WHY CE
UW CE
Subscribe
UW CE | Wound Management CE
CE Updates
CE Type Title
Annual Conference Update in Wound Management
Online Education Wound Care Update and UW Wound Academy
Blended Course Wound Management Fundamentals Course
Blended Course Wound Management Certification Prep
UWCNE Catalog All CE at UW Continuing Nursing Education
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference
Home CertificationSalariesDegrees Timeline CE Print
Herersquos a print version for your reference