Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program

Convenient Formats

On-Campus

• Provides three graduate nursing courses totaling 13 credits.
• Combines exceptional classroom instruction with clinical experience.
• Two (5)-credit didactic courses are taught during fall and spring semesters in a once weekly, late afternoon-early evening format.
• A three-credit course including a 160-hour clinical preceptorship is offered in the summer.

Experienced faculty, distinguished WOC nurses, and interprofessional colleagues present on topics including wound care, urinary and fecal diversions (ostomy), and urinary/fecal incontinence. The (3)-credit clinical course component consists of a 160-hour clinical practicum with an expert credentialed preceptor, plus a bi-weekly class that meets in the summer semester.

Online

• Provides three graduate nursing courses totaling 13 credits.
• Consists of an online synchronous meeting once a week plus asynchronous activities.
• Two (5)-credit didactic theory courses are taught entirely online during fall and spring semesters.

The (3)-credit summer clinical practicum requires a one and a half day virtual immersion, a 160-hour clinical practicum with a credentialed preceptor, and periodic online synchronous meetings during summer sessions.

WOC Nurse Scholar Eligibility:

• Formally admitted in the WOC program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing
• Permanent residence located outside of New Jersey (out-of-state student)
• Have registered for classes in the WOC program

Reserve your spot with the Fall 2024 cohort by starting your application.

Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Two letters of recommendation. 
• Professional resume detailing work experience.
• Active RN license.
• Current clinical experience within five years prior to application.
• Criminal record clearance, child abuse clearance and urine drug screening required (this is to be completed prior to clinical hours).

The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) has approved a full seven-year re-accreditation of the Rutgers University-Camden Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) with a new expiration date of December 31, 2028.