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Question:
Last certification was Dec 2020, thus next due Dec 2025. Using the new practice hours worked category, will I be able to claim points for hours worked starting from last certif date, or only Jan 1, 2024? Thank you.
Answered November 9, 2023
Great question! You may accumulate PGP points from the start of your current certification date (Dec 2020) until your submission deadline.
Question:
Hi I am an experienced nurse immigrated from China. Does my experience on foot care count in China? If yes, how do I prove it?
Thank you.
Answered November 8, 2023
We recommend obtaining a written verification from the foot care expert with whom you worked, so that their document can be added to your exam application. The individual should be either a Podiatrist or Physician or Nurse Practitioner, etc., who you did the supervised clinical hours with.
Question:
HI I am a CFCN and am due to expire in 2025. I currently work for myself as a side business holding several foot care clinics at our local COAS, how should I recert? I am wondering if I am able to just re-sit for the exam?
Also, my CWCN expired last year 9/2022, what do I need to do in order to recertify?
Answered November 8, 2023
To recertify the CFCN, you may either take the exam or submit a PGP portfolio. For the exam, you submit an exam application showing current RN license and there are no other requirements. For the PGP portfolio, please review the website page under "Recertification / Professional Growth Program (PGP)." For the CWCN, since it has been more than 6 months' lapse, you would take the exam again and on the exam application you will need to show your eligibility via the "Experiential Pathway". Please see the eligibility information on this under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence" and click on "Eligibility".
Question:
I had to resubmit my portfolio and in the original one, there was a "YES" in the completed column in some and a few that had "NO" requiring requested changes to provide clarification for resubmission. It changed a few days after I got it back to the whole column being "NO". Does the "NO" ONLY mean that the portfolio is simply not completed on your end yet? Or are they all rejected?
Thank you!!!
Answered November 7, 2023
The "No" value typically means there is a request for revision and it not approved as yet. There should be "comments" on each of them after a review with instructions on why it is needing revision. If there are not comments on each of these, it could also mean they are newly entered items that haven't been reviewed yet. You may submit the revised portfolio if you are satisfied with how each item is entered and our PGP Committee will mark them as Yes when each is approved.
Question:
What programs that offer CEs for wound care would be acceptable to WOCNCB? How many CE hours are required before preparing for certification?
David Grant, MSN, APRN, ANP-C
Answered November 7, 2023
If you are looking to obtain WOCNCB® credentials, you will need to complete one of two pathways: Traditional or Experimental. You can find additional information in the Exam Handbook. This can be found under the Certification tab on the main website. Good luck!
Question:
Looking to either get prior approval or ok for a 12week self directed program on advanced wound debriedment through Canadian WOC program. I see no programs in USA// virtual can i use pgp?
Answered November 6, 2023
Are you wanting to claim CEUs from this program? If so, no pre-approval is needed for specialty CEUs. So
Just keep in mind that the maximum CE/CNE/CME credits allowed in each specialty portfolio is 40.
Question:
I have 6 entries for my CEUS and they are from some different conferences and some the same. I see from the PGP handbook that WOCN and WOCNCB are approved accrediting organizations and have 2 of those, but I also have 4 to include that are from Florida Association of Enterostomal Therapists conferences and the certificate says that the sessions were accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing, which is not on the PGP list...or are they approved?
Answered November 6, 2023
Thanks for your question. When claiming specialty (wound, ostomy, continence) CEUs, they must be provided by accredited or approved providers such as the WOCN® Society, SAWC, the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or a state board of nursing. If you are seeking credit for non-specialty CEUs (aka professional practice), these must be sent for pre-approval if they are not from WOCN, SAWC, or SUNA.
Question:
I passed my Wound ostomy and continence exams but not seeing my name as CWOCN when checking for verification. When will my name be visible or how will I apply for CWOCN job without verification. Thanks
Answered November 3, 2023
The website can take 2 to 4 weeks after testing to show credential verification. You may request a verification letter is emailed to you, at: info@wocncb.org
Question:
Where can I find CE for continence? I've used all from The WOCN society.
Answered November 2, 2023
We accept any provider of continence-related CE. We will list below some resources, keeping in mind WOCNCB does not endorse or monitor the educational programs listed. This list is not all-inclusive. It is also recommended you search online for additional providers of CE/CME pertaining to Continence care. Please refer to the Exam Content Outline which lists topics covered on the exam as a guideline for CE selection. The outline is listed under "Exam Preparation" found under the "Certification" page.
Websites –
Pearlsreview.com;
Healthstream.com;
Western Schools;
LWW (Lippincott-Williams);
WebWOCNurse.com;
Medline University;
OnCourse Learning;
National Association of Long Term Care;
Administrator Board;
medscape.org;
3M;
CE Connection;
SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates);
International Continence Society;
RnCeus interactive,LLC.
Question:
With respect to the 50 ostomy CEU's within the 5 years prior to the certification process, can you count time spent working with a preceptor at an ostomy clinic; attending a pouching inservice and observation of alginate molding for custom ileostomy pouching? What documentation would be required? Thank you.
Answered January 6, 2018
You may have a maximum of 40 CEU's for each Portfolio when Recertifying. If you are getting Certified for the first time, the requirements are different. All of the activities you listed would qualify for Recertification. If you are becoming certified for the first time, I will refer this to another source.
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