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Question:
Where do I submit my practice hours table when submitting my pgp points
Answered December 11, 2025
The form is only requested if a PGP portfolio is audited after it is submitted.
Question:
I recently presented a powerpoint podium presentation I co-authored regarding a wound care dressing that is new to my hospital system. Would that be considered a program/project or research/authoring/reviewing specialty under Category 3?
Answered December 9, 2025
Thanks for your question! That would be teaching which falls under programs and projects. Good luck on your portfolio.
Question:
good day,
Can i get a generalized job description for CWON? thank you
Answered December 9, 2025
There is a downloadable description on this website, found on the page under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence" and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on - "Why Certify as a CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse)? A statement defining CWON certification."
Question:
Last time I recertified through examination I bought some study materials to help me update. Will these materials be adequate, or do you advise I purchase updated test preparation materials. If so, which do you recommend?
I have been retired for a couple years but am not ready to give up the option to step back into a Wound Nurse role at this time.
Answered December 9, 2025
We offer various resources, all listed on the website under "Certification / Exam Preparation". It is at your discretion which to select. There is a mobile app for flashcards that provide practice questions, showing correct answers with rationale and references that may be helpful. There is a list of textbooks for the specialties. There is a practice exam that displays the same format as the actual tests. There is an Exam Content Outline which lists the topics on each each. We also provide other resources from additional providers, such as review courses.
Question:
Is there a new process for payment?
I just submitted my portfolio for recertification and it did not take me to the other site. It sent me to a payment page. I paid the fee but now I am worried it wasn’t correct?
Answered December 8, 2025
Yes, the WOCNCB payment for PGP portfolio is now directly through our own software.
Question:
I received an email with a link, username, and password to obtain a copy of my certificate. Is this a legit way to get my updated certificate? Worried about spam and data mining.
Answered December 8, 2025
Yes, WOCNCB did change its vendors for the certificate printing, now going through The Award Group. There is a confirmation email sent, linking you to their site to obtain the complimentary certificate. You may also order duplicates or frames, which are optional, if desired. Please see our information on our website on this -- under "Certification / Certificates and Wallet Cards."
Question:
I recently completed the WOCN Ostomy Day 2025 Event. When entering CEs for Ostomy Recertification in the PGP, am I able to use Pharmacology CEs under the PP category?
Answered December 4, 2025
Thank you for your question. Please review page 16 in 2024 PGPG handbook which states
Professional Practice is defined as courses or activities that do not directly/clinically
relate to wound, ostomy, continence, or foot care nursing specific activities.
Pharmacology hours should be placed under wound, ostomy or continence, foot activities
Question:
I recently participated in a project developing short videos regarding ostomy education to be widely posted for either patient or healthcare professional use/education. I wrote and presented the content via video recording and this has been published. I am wondering if I should count this under "Developing competency based tool or an
educational tool for patients or health care
providers" or "Develop an educational program – non-CEU" along with " Presentation of an educational program-non CEU"?
Answered December 4, 2025
Thank you for your question. Please review page 14 in the 2024 PGP handbook. Based on the information provided this sounds like and educational tool.
Question:
I have submitted an abstract to the Magnet conference. May I count this towards the "abstract author" activity, or do I have to be chosen to count it?
Answered December 4, 2025
Thank you for your questions. The abstract you submitted must be related to the WOC practice in order to be considered for PGP points.
Question:
I am an RN and currently employed full time. I completed the wound and ostomy course in San Jose State University and did my practicum in PIH Whittier in 2017. I did not take the test for some personal reason. Can I still take the examination though I completed the course and practicum 8 years ago?
Answered December 2, 2025
Our eligibility requirements are to use WOC Nursing Education Program graduation that occurred within the past 5 years, so the San Jose program completion will be outdated. We also have an "Experiential Pathway" that might make you eligible -- if, from the past 5 years, you have 1,500 practice hours in Wound plus 1,500 practice hours in Ostomy along with 50 CE in each specialty. In other words, any education or experience must have occurred within the past 5 years. Please find the full details on our "Eligibility" page of the website, under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence".
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