Previously Asked Questions

Question:
I've completed my classwork and clinical hours needed in order to sit for the certification exam. How do I register for the exam?

Answered May 14, 2025
WOCNCB is changing its testing vendor who manages our exam applications, to PSI. During a temporary transition period, the exam applications are suspended. We will have details soon on when applications can be created with PSI. Please email us at info@wocncb.org and ask to be notified when applications reopen. We anticipate this will be in the beginning of June.

Question:
I have an employee, who told me that he just passed the exam for wound care certification. He applied via the experiential pathway. I was a bit stunned as I was never contacted to confirm his practice hours. I am curious if this requirement changed, and if it did not, how did he qualify for the exam? Thank you,

Answered May 13, 2025
This is done via an Audit process, where we contact a percentage of them directly.

Question:
I attended a week-long course in Hyperbaric Medicine. The class was titled " Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training." I earned 41 CE/CNE. International ATMO taught the class. The course is approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, and the approved provider is the California Board of Registered Nurses ( Provider number CEP17094). Can I use any of the CE on my PGP portfolio?

Question:
Where can l look at my prior PGP?

Answered May 12, 2025
If you did not download the prior PGP at the time of approval, you will need to email WOCNCB directly to request the archived copy.

Question:
When entering information in the Precepting activity for the PGP, do I enter the name of the facility in the "Name of Institution" field where I precepted the student and/or staff member, or the name of the school the student is attending?

Answered May 9, 2025
You would enter the facility if the individual you are precepting is not a WOC Education Program student. In other words, you enter the WOC Education Program (such as Emory or Rutgers, etc) if the individual is a student enrolled in their specialty program. Anyone else would be someone working at your facility whom you are precepting, and then you enter your facility.

Question:
I have a question regarding Category 1 for PGP renewal. Can I have 40 points for Speciality CE and 10 points for Professional Practice CE, for a total of 50 points?

Answered May 9, 2025
No, you are limited to a total of 40 CE overall in a portfolio. You could choose to enter the 40 specialty CE and that would be the maximum allowed. Or, you could have 30 specialty CE plus 10 professional CE.

Question:
I am a CWOCN, and have my Masters in Nursing Education( MSN). Do I qualify to take the AP pathway/exam, when I re certify?

Answered May 9, 2025
In addition to the MSN, you would also need to have NP or CNS to be eligible for the AP level exams.

Question:
Hello: I am completing my portfolio and have some quesitons: How can I send the portfolio for review? Is there a fee for submisisons? Thank you

Answered May 8, 2025
You will look for the "Submit Application" link if your portfolio is ready, and at that point will make payment for recertification. If there are items needing correction prior to submittal, you will see messages in the yellow "warnings" box. Keep in mind, the portfolio must be reviewed and approved in order to be recertified.

Question:
Is written validation of attendance and completion of any conferences, seminars, accomplishments required when submitting the PGP?

Answered May 7, 2025
Thank you for your question. yes you are required to have written validation of the information you are claiming for PGP.

Question:
Hello, I started taking the WOCN certification course about three years ago but did not finish as I took a new job. I would however, like to still complete it. Is it still possible or do I need to re-do the course? Thank you

Answered May 2, 2025
We recommend you contact the course provider. WOCNCB accepts coursework completed within the past 5 years prior to submitting an exam application to us.