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WOCNCB launched new credential in January 2005
Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN™)
Contact:
WOCNCB
(888) 496-2622
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.wocncb.org
Beginning in January 2005, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
(WOCNCB) is offering a new certification credential to Registered Nurses (RNs) who perform foot and
nail care.
The WOCNCB is dedicated to providing consumer safety and protection by offering this new
credential in the areas of foot and nail care nursing. Many RNs provide basic foot and nail care in longterm care facilities and home care agencies as well as in acute care. There are some that perform
advanced procedures, e.g., assessment of the lower extremity. Nursing interventions involve skin and
nail care, patient education, and when to refer because of abnormal assessment findings.
The WOCNCB surveyed nearly 1,500 RN professionals who provide foot and nail care. Based
on the responses, the WOCNCB decided to proceed with the development of test specifications that
could lead to a certification examination.
A foot and nail advisory panel of experts were pooled to determine eligibility and educational
preparation requirements to take the certification exam, and begin test construction. Upon completion of
the examination content, the WOCNCB launched the new WOCNCB credential, Certified Foot Care
Nurse (CFCN™).
For more information, or to review eligibility requirements and exam content outline, contact the
WOCNCB, (888) 496-2622, [email protected] or visit the www.wocncb.org website.
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