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Question:
Can you get credit for serving on a committee over different years eg 2022-2023 wound and 2024 ostomy?
Answered June 29, 2025
Good evening, thank you for your questions. You can use serving on a committee for PGP Points. It is located under Professional Organizations on page 13 of the Handbook. You are able to claim for years served.
Question:
Hello,
My eligibility window for recertification starts at the end of September. I have an opportunity right now to apply for reimbursement funds for the recertification fee through my job, but I have to pay out of pocket first and then submit a receipt. Is it possible to pay for recertification early so I don't miss out on the funding?
Answered June 27, 2025
It is only possible to pay for recertification if you submit the application. Our exam application is available now, and if you choose the PGP portfolio method, it has the payment screen at the time you submit the completed portfolio -- meaning that you must have the portfolio all filled out first. We hope this clarifies.
Question:
I have already applied to recertify via examination through meazure learning and I still have not received an e-mail on when I am able to schedule through the new testing vender PSI. Do you know when I should expect to get an e-mail? I just want to make sure I am not missing something.
Answered June 27, 2025
For applicants with an approved application from Meazure Learning, PSI does not currently have your application in their system. There has been a delay with the data, and it is anticipated that scheduling for these candidates will open the week of July 7. WOCNCB and PSI will be reaching out to those candidates via email when the scheduling is open. Once it is open, you will see your ability to schedule in your account when you log into PSI’s test-taker site.
Question:
Greetings. I took the WOC certification exam twice last year and didn't pass. I couldn't retake the third time because of family emergency. My grace period has expired.
1), Do I have to wait for one year before taking the exam?
2), Do I have to retake the classes before applying for the certification exam?
3), Is it okay to reapply and pay the fees for the certification exam?
Answered June 23, 2025
You may reapply and show eligibility as you had done originally, and then your approved application restarts 12 months eligibility period for testing, including retakes. Our exam application is now being handled by a new testing agency, PSI, and the new application link will show on our website on or after tomorrow (June 24).
Question:
I have 10 points for my position as Regional officer, Can I also add PP CEUs to that specialty since 10 Professional Practice points are the limit?
Answered June 18, 2025
Yes, you can use both. There is a 10 point Professional Practice limit that is applicable to the CE portion, which comes out of the 40 overall total allowed in a portfolio related to Prof.Prac.
Question:
How many points can you get when you review and revise hospital or facility policy pertaining to wound, ostomy and continence? And what category or activity can it be entered in the porfolio?
Answered June 18, 2025
There are not points for creating, reviewing, or revising policies in the PGP portfolio system. This may be part of your day to day Practice Hours, which can be up to 40 points in a portfolio.
Question:
I have an RNADN license and have been studying to get my CFCN license through the AFCNA. I have been trimming toenails under a Podiatrist's guidance for at least 5 years. I see it is necessary to have your BSN. Do ADNs not qualify?
Answered June 18, 2025
The requirements to apply for and take our CFCN exam means you must have a Bachelor's Degree, yes.
Question:
Question filling out my portfolio for Practice Hours and printed out the "Sample Tracking Form for PGP Practice Hours Tracking Form for Audit" but I do not see any way to attach it to my application. I did fill out the section in my portfolio and did the attestation. Is this enough or do I have to attach the document with specific hours listed? Thanks!
Answered June 18, 2025
Filling out your online section and attestation is enough. You would only send in the tracking form, if after submitting a completed portfolio it is then later audited, which would occur within 5 days of a submission. The form is not needed unless audited.
Question:
I am preparing to take my Wound and Ostomy exams after completing the Emory Wound and Ostomy program. It may be beneficial for me to "test remotely" due to familial needs. I am concerned that I will be easily distracted by the "proctor" being on video and audio if I choose to test in this manner. I've been told by another candidate who tested this way that the proctor would periodically interrupt during the testing to ask the candidate to scan the room with the computer camera to be sure there was nothing nefarious going on. Is this the standard for this version of testing? Or might this have just been a one-off because the proctor had suspicions in this case? I am a VERY distractible student and need absolute focus to meet my full testing potential. I'm not sure interruptions like this would work for me. Your feedback could help me decide if this option is right for me or not. Thank you.
Answered June 16, 2025
Remote proctors will only interrupt testing if they see something unusual. If you are testing and not doing anything different than answering questions, they will not interrupt the testing.
Question:
Can you submit an article as reviewer for jwocn if the article has not been published by the time of submission?
Answered June 16, 2025
Thank you for your question. Dp you have documentation stating that you reviewed the article?
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