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Question:
Hi. I am a hospice nurse and I would like to get a wound nurse certification. How do I start? Is it online class? How long does it take to get certified?
Answered April 23, 2025
We have credentialing for 3 different levels in Wound care -- for the LPN, for the RN with a Bachelor's, or for the NP. Each has its own eligibility requirement to apply for and take the Wound credentialing exam. If you are an RN with a Bachelor's, it is the Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) exam. If you seek CWCN, you would either us the "Traditional Pathway" which is to graduate from an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program, or instead would otherwise qualify through the "Experiential Pathway" which is to have 1,500 practice hours in Wound care from the past five years along with 50 CE in Wound care (as long as 375 of the practice hours occurred in the past one year out of the total.) Please review the website information listed under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence" and click "Eligibility". Otherwise, for the LPN, look under Certification / Wound Treatment Associate - Certified" (or "Advanced Practice" for the NP).
Question:
When entering in the CEU in the brief description of course content do you want only the title or the title and a few sentences of what was learned? The video only had the title so I just wanted to clarify. Thank you.
Answered April 22, 2025
When entering CE that are single courses, you should include one brief sentence that is a description of the course content, to show how the CE relates to the specialty.
Question:
I’m currently an LPN of +20 years, with 10 years wound care experience, have had my WTA-C for a little over 2 years now. Is there any advanced wound certification I can obtain through the WOCNCB?
Answered April 21, 2025
The WTA-C is the only credential available to an LPN. We do have other levels of credentialing for the RN with a Bachelor's Degree or the NP.
Question:
The WOCNCB testing service is switching from Meazure to PSI, and the last test date available to me is May 19, 2025. WIth this constraint I can't take advantage of the discount for registering for two exams at one time, and taking my first recertification exam will cost about $400 if I use Meazure before May 19, 2025. How do testing fees compare between Meazure vs PSI? Will there be an increase in testing fees? If the testing fee prices and discounts are similar, I plan to wait until after June 30 per the automatic extension, so that I can register for both of my 2025 recertificaiton exams at one time. Thank you, BETH
Answered April 21, 2025
The exam fee structure is the same, regardless of the testing vendor we use. When you apply for exams, the fees paid are for the number of exams you are including on the application. Exam scheduling is separate, meaning that the number of exams applied for are the same number of exams you may schedule within 12 months of submitting the application. You may schedule exams through May 19 with Meazure. After that date, your paid application and exam eligibility will transfer to PSI, and you may then schedule exams as normal, and as applied for, using the same eligibility. The pricing is "packaged" at the time of application -- so, you may apply for 3 specialties on the one same application, and then schedule the 3 specialty exams within 12 months of application. Those who already hold credentials that have not lapsed, must schedule and take their exams prior to their credentials expiration date. We hope this clarifies.
Question:
How often do you update the website? Our organization requires verification via this website and once certified in all three scopes my employee meets criteria to move into another position. The WOC passed ostomy in the beginning of March and continence yesterday
Answered April 18, 2025
There is typically up to a 4-week lag time after testing for the information to display on our website verification. However, there is a 6-week delay at this moment. We are able to verify credentials immediately upon passing exams, and you may contact our office directly by phone or email.
Question:
I am looking at the Academic education (per course) - Professional Practice option for 10 points.
I found an online option for a Medical Spanish course and cannot tell if this counts as an "accredited college or university".
Their website states "This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Virginia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commision on Accreditation. 25 Contact Hours
Can this class be used for my PGP?
https://www.medicalspanish.com/courses/hospital-nurses/continuing-education.html
Answered April 17, 2025
This credentialing body is acceptable. Please note that this activity is a Professional Practice activity and is limited. Please make sure you have enough specialty points!
Thanks for your question.
Question:
I am a member of the local ostomy support group and attend the meetings as a resource.
Is it 10 points a year?
Answered April 17, 2025
This activity is worth 10 points per year. Please review page 13 of the handbook. Thanks for your question.
Question:
Regarding PGP points. Is category 3 Teaching/Research/Writing/Volunteering/Projects required in order to recertify? If so how many points from this category are required?
If its not required please confirm that recertification can be achieved through practice hours and continuing education.
I work full time as a CWON. I last recertified in 2023 and considering the PGP instead of retesting in 2028. Thank You!
Answered April 16, 2025
The PGP portfolio does Not require points from Category 3, no. You could have a portfolio with CE and practice hours and submit it for approval for achieving recertification.
Question:
Hello,
I completed the 2022 Ostomy Education Day presentations after the date they were offered live. When entering the "activity date", do I enter the date of the Ostomy Education Day or the date I completed them?
Thank you.
Answered April 16, 2025
You may enter the date you completed them online, since this is what is likely to show as the date of completion on the CE certificate.
Question:
I am renewing my CWCN-AP. I am realizing that my dashboard is only titled "Dashboard". From the sample in the handbook, it appears different. It is titles "APP Dashboard" and has the unassigned box. How do I correct this option?
Answered April 14, 2025
Thanks for your question. Kindly call or email the WOCNCB office for Dashboard issues. Thanks !
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