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Does a nurse have to be a certified nurse to site a patient for an ostomy. ??
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I developed a 20-minute video to help nurses take care of pts with VACs
I placed it in the development of a program.
However, in the handbook it says to place it in publication section and specify video.
When I choose publication there is no place to state video on PGP. It is asking about journal, books etc.
Where on the PGP do I place my informational video for RNS for 'caring for patients with a VAC'?
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I paid for the Flash cards for the wound ostomy and continent study and was able to access them once and then logged out and am not able to access them now. I then tried to purchase just the ostomy cards but was not able even though I paid a second time to access them.
Answered March 20, 2023
Please contact the mobile app creator (HLT) for technical assistance since they issue the activations for us, and can help with your access, at: (319) 237-7162 or email: nursing@hltcorp.com.
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I have purchased the flashcards for the wound ostomy and continence but am having trouble accessing them
Answered March 20, 2023
Please contact the mobile app creator (HLT) for technical assistance since they issue the activations for us, at: (319) 237-7162 or email: nursing@hltcorp.com.
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I recently attended a conference. I was trying to submit for wound care and foot care points. I entered my points but wasn't able to select foot care in order to split my points. The other certifications were available (including ostomy and continence). what's the deal? any advice?
Answered March 20, 2023
You are also able to enter conference CE without using the split option. Please see Appendix A of the PGP Handbook for an example.
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Helped to update a protocol on Verification of Correct patient, procedure site and time out for an outpatient wound ostomy center. Can I put this under the ostomy specialty for revision of a protocol of does it need approval for professional practice?
Answered March 20, 2023
If the protocol relates to Ostomy care, it is not considered related to 'professional practice'. In this case, it seems you would enter the activity as normal and click the "specialty" checkbox.
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I helped to develop fistula documentation in the EMR. What category would this go under. Project? Wedsite development?
Answered March 20, 2023
Thanks for your question. See page 21 in the 2022 PGP Handbook under Create WOC or FC Documentation Form, this would be for electronic or paper forms. Good luck on your portfolio!
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WOCN society allowed their members to listen to several WOCTalk 2022 Podcasts and claim CEs for them. It was up to the user to choose which topics/podcasts to listen to so they range from wound, ostomy and continence. You get a total CE number for the whole series that you listen to. Would this be counted as professional practice or do we need to list each podcast separately under wound, ostomy or continence specialty for PGP portfolio? Thanks!
Answered March 20, 2023
Thanks for your question! If was ostomy related it needs to go under the ostomy portfolio, if it was wound related it needs to go under the wound portfolio, if it was professional practice it wound be listed as professional practice. I hope this helps and good luck on your portfolio.
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I am an instructor for nursing school, included in educational focus is wound care. I present the lectures as well as clinically precept/monitor the students at bedside. I believe this falls under page 26 of PGP workbook: (precept/Orient/Shadow of nursing or other medical professionals at the bedside) I am unsure how to enter the hours. I have the spreadsheet with the students names, each student spends approx same amount of time with wound care as a requirement of the program for graduation(6-8 hours). I have monitored/precepted 32 students. Please advise. Thank you. Sorry, I had posted this question a few days ago and could not see the attached response.
Answered March 20, 2023
Thanks for your questions! See page 27 in the 2022 PGP Handbook under Presentations/Lectures; Presentation = 1 per 15 min, no max and development of program = 2 per 15 min, no max. You are correct for precepting, see page 26 in the 2022 PGP Handbook Precept/Orient/Shadow of nursing or other medical professionals at the bedside = 1 point for every 8 hours, max. 10 points per specialty. Requirements for precepting: It is required you consolidate all precepting hours as one lump sum in the online entry as a total for the 5 years. Hours must be clinically related to the specialty. Precepting hours must be documented on a tracking form, i.e., https://www.wocncb.org/UserFiles/file/Non-WOCStudentPreceptorTrackingForm.xlsx Tracking form needed to breakdown hours by specialty and only sent if requested for audit documentation. Audit Documentation: WOCNCB® tracking forms, and proof such as letter of agreement, student signature, student contact information. Hope this helps and good luck on your portfolio.
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I am studying for the foot care exam. How do I find a preceptor I can do my 40 hours with? Can I ask a podiatrist? Or do you have recommendations for Portland OR area?
Answered March 16, 2023
We have a CFCN Preceptor Directory on our website under "Certification / Foot Care", however the list is not extensive and you may need to find someone in your area. We would accept a podiatrist, NP, MD, CFCN, etc.
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