Wound Care Certification for LPNs and LVNs: What You Need to Know By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’re a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse working in wound care, there’s a good chance no one has ever told you that you can get board certified in this … Read more
5 Reasons Nurses Fail the WCC Exam (And How to Avoid Every One of Them) By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU The overall pass rate for the WCC exam is 75%. That means one in four nurses who sit for this exam — nurses who completed an approved course, met … Read more
How Occupational Therapists Can Get Wound Care Certified — And Why It’s Worth It By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’re an occupational therapist working in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation, wound care is already part of your daily reality — whether your job title reflects it or … Read more
What to Expect on the NAWCO WCC Exam: Format, Topics, and Tips From Someone Who’s Been There By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’ve registered for the WCC exam — or you’re getting close to that point — you’ve probably moved past the “should I do this?” phase and … Read more
WCC vs. CWCN: Which Wound Care Certification Is Right for You? By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’ve been researching wound care certification, you’ve almost certainly come across two credentials that dominate the conversation: the WCC — Wound Care Certified, through NAWCO — and the CWCN — Certified Wound … Read more
Is the WCC Certification Worth It? Salary, Career Impact, and What No One Tells You Upfront By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’ve been thinking about pursuing your WCC certification, there’s a good chance you’ve already asked yourself some version of this question: is it actually worth it? Worth … Read more
The First Online Multidisciplinary WOC Conference Is Here — Here’s Why We Built It By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU A few years ago I attended an in-person wound care conference. It was well organized, the content was solid, and the nursing speakers were excellent. But somewhere around midday I … Read more
How to Choose a WCC Certification Course — What No One Tells You Before You Register By Jeffrey | OTR, ATP, WCC, OMS, CUA | AppleTree CEU If you’re trying to figure out how to choose a WCC certification course, you’re already asking the right question. Not every course is built the same, and the … Read more
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Care: A Guide for Nurses, OTs, and PTs In the evolving landscape of healthcare, wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care stands out as a field where teamwork isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. As patient needs become more complex, involving conditions like pressure injuries, ostomy management, and incontinence, the … Read more
Emerging Technologies in Wound Care: Innovations Shaping the Future Wound care is evolving rapidly with cutting-edge technologies that promise faster healing, reduced infections, and better patient outcomes. For instance, in 2025, advancements like AI-driven monitoring and smart bandages are transforming how we manage chronic and acute wounds. As healthcare professionals, staying informed on these innovations … Read more