CETN - Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse

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The Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) certification is a professional credential for nurses who specialize in the care and management of patients with ostomies, wounds, and continence disorders. This certification was previously administered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). It was officially retired in December 2002 and is no longer available.

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Related Certifications

The WOCNB offers other certifications, including:

  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)

  • Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWOCN)

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

  • Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)

  • Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)

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Frequently asked questions

What are some certifications I can pursue after obtaining WOCNCB Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) certification?

You can pursue Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN), Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) or Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN), among others.



What other certifications does the WOCNCB offer besides the Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN)?

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) also offers the following certifications:

  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)

  • Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWOCN)

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

  • Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)

  • Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)

What organization offered the Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN)

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) offered the Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN). This certification was officially retired in December 2002.

When was the WOCNCB Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) retired?

The WOCNCB Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) was retired in 2002.

Who was the WOCNCB Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) certification for?

The WOCNCB Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (CETN) certification was for enterostomal therapy nurses, or ET nurses, who had specialized training in treating patients with ostomies.