Transcripts are to be scanned and uploaded with the application. Transcripts must be from an accredited institution. The transcript must show that you were granted, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. For programs outside of Canada, students must submit all formal equivalency testing.

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• Eligible applicants must be baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses (or equivalent) with clinically relevant experience (for example: medical surgical nursing, clinical home care nursing, spinal cord rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation etc.).

• A RN who does not have a university baccalaureate degree may still can apply for the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) program.

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Please note– Applicants who completed their Baccalaureate Degree outside of Canada or the United States must submit a formal credential evaluation completed by a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluation Service.

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If transcripts are being mailed, please mail to:

NSWOCC National Office

66 Leopolds Drive

Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7E3

Your resume should include the following:

• Your name appears at the top of each page

• Formal educational achievements (most recent listed first), including any credentials (degrees, certificates, diplomas, etc.) awarded

• Other training/educational experiences (for example, courses, workshops, etc.) that relate to Specialized Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing

• Professional employment history (most recent listed first), with enough detail to adequately describe the experiences and your level of responsibility including total full-time years as a Registered Nurse

• Publications, professional presentations, and research activities;

• Membership and leadership involvement in professional organizations and governance activities (for example, participation in work committees);

• Grants, scholarships and awards you have received; and

• Your volunteer, important hobby and community activities.

Proof of valid RN license for the year you are applying for the program. Please do not send your RN certificate.

(max 250 words per question)

• What is your vision of advanced nursing practice in the 21st century?

• Why have you chosen Specialized Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing and what factors influenced this choice?

• How has your nursing career prepared you for Specialized Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing and what
  factors influenced this choice?

• What are your professional and educational goals? How do you expect
  this NSWOC program will help you to achieve them?

You will find this Physical performance checklist by clicking the following link: https://membersnswoc.ca/physical_performance_checklist.phtml

One from previous educators, managers or a professional colleague. 

We need two different references of the three mentioned (i.e. one supervisor and one professional colleague).

Access the reference form at: https://membersnswoc.ca/reference.phtml

Although the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute does not require proof of Criminal Screening, some facilities in which students will complete their clinical preceptorships may require proof of a criminal screening. Students are advised to contact the Preceptor Coordinator regarding proof of criminal screening.