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If I have CEU from WOCN conference that are labeled WOC can I use the 1.0 or 1.5 CEU all for one specialty in the PGP or must I divide it between the three specialties?

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How do I post the pgp points I have received for serving as a reviewer for the WOCN society?

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I'm a new CWCN and I work for a skilled nursing facility. I would like to know if CWCN is a standard requirement in a hospital(JCAHO).

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On 12/2/2011, I passed my wound care exam and my candidate application was due on 1/27/2012. When will I receive my CWCN certification? Thanks.

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I am a CWCN and need for a job to add ostomy and continence. What do I need to do. Also I do not quiet understand the portfolio, so I do not have to take the test.

Answered February 3, 2012
To acquire the Ostomy & Continence certification, go to Certification above on tool bar and review eligiblity to see requirements for testing or experiental pathway for these two certifications. For recertification by PGP, go to the home page and click on Recertification by PGP, there is a tuitorial to assist you with this. Thank your for your questions.

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If a nurse trained in an ET program and Wound, Ostomy, Continence and her WOCN certification expired in 2006, is she allowed to sign her name with the initials WOCN?

Answered February 4, 2012
WOCN has recently trademarked the WOCN acronym. You can write WOC Nurse, but cannot spell it as WOCN. If use WOCN, it is against the Society’s trademarking and is like saying you are their organization. The Certification Board is concerned with the “C” in front when someone does not hold credentials and lists our trademarked CWOCN, CWCN, etc. However, WOCNCB has not yet published the Position Statement with the Society as it is being formulated. It would be unwise to use either WOCN or CWOCN as this can be considered falsification/misuse of credentials. Since the WOCNCB is a certifying body and can answer your question relating to credentials after taking and passing the certification exams, I think this is a question best answered by the WOCN Society. The email is: wocn_info@wocn.org National Office 15000 Commerce Parkway Suite C Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 USA Ph: 888-224-9626 Fx: 856-439-0525

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I got my Phd 2 years ago and feel my disseration should fall somewhere in the publication category. Can you tell me where are what points I get for it

Answered February 3, 2012
This depends on what the topic of your disseration is, how it relates to WOC nursing as to if and where it may be applicable. However, you might want to consider reviewing the Academic Education (p. 15) to see if you could receive points based on the credit hours you have accumulated while pursuing your Phd. Good luck on your recertification by PGP.

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I was an active participant as the ostomy nurse specialist in a Cancer Conference - Tumor Board at an acute care facility. We would meet weekly, discuss patient's status, plan of care, issues with illness. It was an educational meeting and the hospital awarded hours of AMA PRA credits for each session. Am I able to use the credits for my ostomy PGP certification?

Answered February 3, 2012
Points for continuing education (p.7) must be accreditied or approved providers of nursing related educational offerings and relate to WOC specialties or Professional Practice (p. 5) that enhances the WOC role. In regards to the activity of an ostomy nurse specialist, please see p 9 Program -Team/committee/task force focused on wound, ostomy or contience care.

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I am a CWON and recently took the test and now am also a CCCN. How do I get approval to combine my initials to CWOCN?

Answered February 3, 2012
Thank you for your question. Please contact the WOCNCB office at 888-496-2622 for assistance.

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Please advise when the updated PGP handbook will be available, thanks!

Answered February 3, 2012
The new handbook is being reviewed currently, we do not have a date when it will be available yet. There will be an announcement when it is released. Thank you for your interest.

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