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I developed a 30 minute powerpoint presentation on fistula management. I will be presenting it with a co worker. Can I submit this for 5 pgp wound specialty points for development of an educational program? Thank you
Answered March 21, 2024
You may claim a presentation as a co-author / co-presenter, yes.
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I am a nurse practitioner and a certified wound care nurse through the WOCN. I work with an LPN that would like to complete WTA certification via the experiential pathway. The eligibility requirements for preceptors state that an NP must be certified by the American Board of Wound Management. Since I hold both an active RN and NP license in my state, as well as CWCN certification, would I be able to be a clinical preceptor?
Answered March 20, 2024
Yes, your CWCN qualifies you for precepting the LPN towards their earning a WTA-C.
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I am a Course Coordinator for the WTA Course. I have coordinated 4 courses during my recertification period. Am I able to list each course/skills review date in my PGP Portfolio at 10 points each ? Which would be 30 points towards my total of 80?
Answered March 20, 2024
Yes, you may count each of the courses for points and are not limited.
Question:
For preceptor points, in the handbook it states 5 points for 10 hours of precepting and on the website it states 20 points for precepting. Is it a max of 5 points no matter how much you precept? Or is it you can get up to 20 points, but every 10 hours only counts for 5 points?
Answered March 21, 2024
You should go by what is listed in the 2024 PGP Handbook for points. There may be outdated questions/answers posted on "Ask the Board" referencing prior handbook editions. It is 5 points for every 10 hours, so, for example, if you have 50 hours of precepting it will total 25 points. There is no maximum.
Question:
In 7/23 I received an email from the WOCN Certification board regarding a Job Task Analysis survey. I completed all three sections prior to 8/31/23 which should have given me a total of 15 PGP points [5 for each section]. How am I to claim these points? Thank you for your time.
Karen
Answered March 19, 2024
You may log in to your PGP account, click on the specialty portfolio, then 'add new activity'. It is found on the drop-down list as "WOCNCB Job Analysis (Role Delineation Study)".
Question:
I have a question regarding audits. I submitted my portfolio and have been approved in all 3 scopes. I see in the handbook that an audit notice would be within 5 days of submitting portfolio. Is there any reason after being approved that I would need to keep my portfolio proof? It would be nice to declutter if I don't need to hang onto it. Thanks
Answered March 19, 2024
You may dispose of your audit documents, since they are not needed if you were not audited. Once approved, there is not an audit performed.
Question:
on page 4, line 6 f PGP handbook it says that 'five years will be added to the current certification expiration date upon recertification approval.'
On page 5 on the guideline there is no category for 1st time PGP applicants as far as when the new certification period begins?
I was certified by exam 5 years ago and am using PGP for the first time. Should my application be approved when new certification period would begin?
Answered March 19, 2024
Your PGP would begin after earning certification, whether your first time or a subsequent time. Upon approval of a PGP portfolio, your next 5-year recertification period will start with the PGP approval date through your next PGP deadline, since portfolios are due 3 months prior to credentials expiring. We hope this answers your question.
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I am looking for the WOCNCB Job Analysis/Role Delineation Survey. In the past, I believe it was a form that I filled out. Could you tell me where we find that on the web site? Thank you so much.
Answered March 19, 2024
The survey is conducted every 5 years, and an email invitation is sent out asking for participation. Within the invitation, there is a link provided to take the survey. This was done between July and August 2023, and has concluded. If you participated at the time, a confirmation email was sent.
Question:
How long does it take to receive your certificate in the mail after PGP is approved?
Answered March 19, 2024
Our testing agency mails out all certificates, which go out the month after recertification. For example, if your PGP was approved in February, it is due out mid-March.
Question:
I updated a PowerPoint I use as a guest lecturer on wound and ostomy to local collegiate nursing students. I know that I can put it in as a presentation, but the new system doesn't clearly allow for updating, only development. I am unsure where to put the time invested to update the material. Thanks!
Answered March 15, 2024
It would not necessarily count in a PGP portfolio, if there is not an activity identified for revision of a program. The new handbook was pared down to simplify the recertification process via portfolio, and with the addition of Practice Hours for points.
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