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Question:
I just wanted to verify something. I have taken 4 WOC students thus far and have logged 160 hours for each wound and ostomy clinicals. The old guidelines stipulated that 4 hours = 1 PGP point. I see the new guidelines state "Must precept for 10 hours minimum to earn 5 points." When I plug my precepting hours in the new dashboard, I've already met the maximum, as 10 hours = 5 points each (which comes out to 2 hours = 1 point).
Is this correct? I'm still going to take students either way. I still plan on complete 10 CE hours to finish PGP requirements.
It sort of reads as if EACH student was 5 points, OR only 5 points total no matter how many students you take, though the dashboard has me plug the hours in as I've stated.
Answered September 13, 2024
Thank you for your question. Per the PGP 2024 handbook you can obtain 5 points for 10 hours of precepting each student.
Question:
I mistakenly believed my CFCN was due same time as CWOCN & planned to do all PGP at same time. I have 1.5 month left on my CFCN and can send PGP in--but will it be accepted due to not 3 months ahead of time ? OR will I be required to take test? And can I send all 4 in at same time, so other 3 (WOC) would be early?
Thank you!
Answered September 11, 2024
Please contact our office directly so that we can check your credentials expirations. We provide for submitting for exams or PGP portfolio up to 12 months prior to credentials expiring, so you may be able to do them at the same time.
Question:
Hello. If a WTA-C allowed her credentials to expire, can they still retest to become certified again?
Answered September 11, 2024
Yes, you may submit a new exam application and show eligibility like your first time -- with WTA or SWA course completion and 16 hours of supervised clinical hours.
Question:
How do you attach and submit attestation and hours to PGP?
Answered September 10, 2024
The tracking form for the "Practice Hours" is only needed if after submitting the PGP portfolio for review, when you are notified it is Audited. If audited, the email will instruct you about documenting your activities.
Question:
Are points available for starting and monitoring an on line Ostomy support group?
Answered September 8, 2024
Thank you for your question. Is this volunteer or through your work.
If volunteer see page 13.
If this is through work you can add it to your ostomy hours.
Question:
I'm looking for some clarification on when to submit a portfolio for recertification. The handbook states that early submission does not affect the original CFCN or combined tri-specialty CWOCN certification expiration date. But what about for a combined dual CWON certification? For example, my CWON certificate expires September 2026. My eligibility window is September 2025 to June 2026. If I submit my portfolio in September 2025, will my new expiration date be September 2030 or September 2031? Thank you!
Answered September 9, 2024
If you submit in September 2025, five years are added to the new expiration with the PGP approval, so the new credentials become September 2031.
Question:
Does the state of Pennsylvania State Board of Podiatry and Nursing along with our Medicare carrier (Novitas-Solutions) recognize the CFCN certification and partnership between a podiatrist and CFCN? I don't see why they would not but doe not see any specific references to podiatrists delegating duties to RNs, direct supervision of staff, etc.
Answered September 9, 2024
This may be a question for the PA state board, since they are directly overseeing scope of practice in your state. There is a CMS Billing & Coding Article (#A56232) specification that states... "a CFCN may perform covered foot care services when all the following requirements are met: >Services are performed under direct supervision of a physician or other practitioner; >all requirements of the "incident to" provision are met per the CMS Medicare Benefit Policy Manual; >proof of accredited Foot Care Nurse certification must be included in the documentation; >All other coverage provisions outlined in this Billing and Coding article are met."
Question:
Is the cwocn called clinical nurse specialist?
Answered November 17, 2017
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are registered nurses who typically hold a master's degree, at minimum, along with national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills specific to a particular patient population or specialized area of nursing. Therefore, this designation (CNS) is not issued by our credentialing body, WOCNCB, but rather by a state board of nursing or perhaps given by the university while earning the MSN. In some states, it is a practice-based designation to use CNS.
Question:
Does the APN WOCN certification meet the requirements for CMS for an APN, and thus the Medicare provider #?
Answered May 30, 2009
The WOCNCB AP credentials would not meet the CMS requirements for an APN.
The ability to obtain a Medicare provider number is based upon your advance practice credential, CNS or NP. Certifications of any type, including the WOCNCB credentials, enhance your scope of practice.
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