Previously Asked Questions

Question:
Do I need continuing education to recertify via exam? I was unable to find the information in the handbook. Thank you.

Answered January 17, 2025
There is not a requirement for having CE to apply for and take exams when recertifying current non-lapsed credentials,

Question:
I am a WTA course coordinator and have been alerted that the WTA-C is not recognized as a part of the MAGNET criteria for the organization. I have been sent the list which includes all the WOC nursing certification opportunities but not the WTA-C. Can you please provide additional information or clarification. A real barrier to getting team members certified as it "doesn't count " toward Magnet or clinical ladder. thanks

Answered January 16, 2025
The ANCC Magnet status is based on accreditation approval through the NCCA or ABSNC and WOCNCB is researching this aspect. Previously, WOCNCB sought approval through the ANCC and at the time had criteria that for the certification to be recognized stating it must be professional and not technical or skill based to qualify for an approval. The WTA-C does not fall in this criteria category.

Question:
For PGP do we enter WOC Talk 2023 Podcast Series CE's the same way we enter CE's for the Annual conferences?

Answered January 15, 2025
It will be fine to group them together like conferences. For the CE title, you can list it as "WOCN Talk 2023 Podcast Series", and then will need to list in the PGP "brief description" the podcast topic and amount of CE for each -- such as "Elevate Your Practice with the Ostomy Care Management Program = 1CE" and "Ostomy Observations: High Output Stoma Syndrome = 1CE", etc.

Question:
Sorry to ask again but could you advise on where 5 PP points would go for volunteering for WOCNext conference abstract reviews? Thank you.

Answered January 8, 2025
In a letter from the WOCN Society confirming the activity, it mentions the 2022 PGP Handbook. In the newer 2024 PGP Handbook, with the addition of the “Practice Hours” and re-vamping of the portfolio requirements, some of the lowest point items, and other seldom-used items were dropped. The only similar item that is a possibility is in the 5-point category as “Journal / Magazine Article Reviewer for non-peer reviewed publication (per article; per review).”

Question:
I have completed my portfolio but I cannot submit my payment. The site takes me to WOC certification but I am a CWCN, not a WOC.

Answered January 7, 2025
You are in the correct place if it is the WOCNCB welcome screen, since we certify in one, two or all three specialties. You may click on the Password Retrieval to request a new password for the payment step (different than other logins). It should indicate "PGP" next to the wound specialty. Please email us if you have any additional questions - info@wocncb.org

Question:
I have two questions please: 1) In the PGP book, #3 under Research/Authoring/Reviewing – Specialty (S) 10 points. Expert legal case reviewer, peer-reviewed (per case) What does the peer-reviewed mean in this situation? I have reviewed legal wound/ostomy cases, but I am not sure what the peer-reviewed legal case means. 2) Under the same area #3 Teaching – Specialty (S) Presentation of an educational program (per 30-minute program, not repeated) Develop an educational program (per 30 minute program, not repeated) Points may be claimed for both presenting and developing a program. Points for development are based on the amountof the presentation time (i.e., a 30 minute presentation you developed is worth the 5 points --Would developing and presenting incontinence/continence management for FNP women's health class qualify for the above?

Answered January 6, 2025
The expert legal case review, is that you are a peer who is reviewing a Wound, Ostomy, or Continence related case -- meaning it is relative to the role. If you developed and presented something that is specific to continence, it will count, as long as the content is pertinent.

Question:
I have volunteered to review the abstracts at the WOCN national level for Annual Conference. I have received letters from the National office that this activity is worth 5 PP points. I do not see this activity for 5 PP points as an option to choose when adding an activity. Could you direct me as to where this might go. Thank you, Marcia Gay

Answered January 8, 2025
In a letter from the WOCN Society confirming the activity, it mentions the 2022 PGP Handbook. In the newer 2024 PGP Handbook, with the addition of the “Practice Hours” and re-vamping of the portfolio requirements, some of the lowest point items, and other seldom-used items were dropped. The only similar item that is a possibility is in the 5-point category as “Journal / Magazine Article Reviewer for non-peer reviewed publication (per article; per review).”

Question:
Hello, I wanted to clarify a question after reading several of the other posts. If I precepted an RN student for 100 hours, would that count as a total of 50 points? Or would it count as the 5 points? Thank you so much.

Answered January 6, 2025
Each 10 hours of precepting will give you 5 points. So, for 100 hours is 50 points.

Question:
How can I obtain a copy of the CEUs from my full scope course?

Answered January 2, 2025
You will need to contact the course provider. The WOCNCB (Certification Board) is not a CE course provider. If you graduated from a WOC Nursing specialty education program, you will need to contact the school directly.

Question:
To recertify via PGP the handbook states you need a minimum of 80 points. Is the 80 points for each specialty individually or total for all specialties? I am certified in wound, ostomy, and continence and would eventually like to recertify for all 3 again when the time comes. Thanks!

Answered December 28, 2024
Each specialty portfolio must contain a minimum of 80 points. Good Luck!