Previously Asked Questions

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How do I get a copy of my payment for the testings x4.

Question:
For my CFCN recertification, do I need to provide proof of the activities I enter in my recertification portfolio? Copies of educational certificates earned, hours worked in podiatry, proof of presentations? If so, how do I enter them? Thank you!

Answered September 12, 2026
Thank you for your question. You will need to keep the proof of what you enter in your portfolio in case you are selected to be audited. Please read the PGP handbook carefully as it explains how to enter your activities into the PGP portfolio

Question:
Hello, are courses related to Psoriasis accepted for wound recertifications?

Answered September 9, 2026
Psoriasis is part of wound care. It must be through an accrediting organization or state board. It will say on the certificate that you received.

Question:
Hi I have a couple questions 1. I attended WOCNEXT 2026. I want to use some of the presentations that I attended, that were listed in the PP category. When I applied this under my Ostomy Dashboard, do I list the presentation as speciality or professional practice? 2. when filling out all the presentations/CE's I have earned, the comment section under each one is not mandatory to fill in, correct?

Answered September 7, 2026
Thank you for your questions. When applying PP category, it is coded as Professional Practice. For WOCNEXT, you only have to list each title of the session.

Question:
Hello, I am completing my PGP for wound recertification; I used academic education for professional practice points. One of the courses is 4 credit hours, which should give me 20 points, but since I cannot put 20 points, I divided to section, each section, I put 2 credit hours with 10 points, which gives me at the end total of 20 points. Just wanted to make sure it is okay before I submit it.

Answered September 7, 2026
Thank you for your question. Please refer to page 13 of the PGP handbook. Academic Education only gives you 10 points total. You cannot add the same class to receive an additional 10 points.

Question:
I am an ADN with 26 yrs of nursing experience. I was performing wound care in hospitals before the prevalence of certified wound care nurses. I have years of experience in home health as well where I was responsible for not only the wound care but the weekly wound evaluations too. My question is why is this certification open only to BSNs? Do you ever make allowances based on experience?

Answered August 31, 2026
You are eligible to apply for the exam to earn the Wound Treatment Associate -- Certified (WTA-C). This requires course completion and 16 clinical hours, as shown on our eligibility page under "Certification / Wound Treatment Associate - Certified". In regards to the CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) which requires an RN to hold a Bachelor's Degree -- the Bachelor’s degree requirement for this credential started in the year 2000. With a bachelor’s degree, the education provided looks at the bio-psycho-social aspects of the patient. The bachelor’s also brings in the statistics and research component and how to view research in your field. The CWCN role is autonomous and looks at all aspects of what is going to impact the patient’s healing and what evidence is available that can be used to impact the patient’s outcomes and if the evidence is statistically significant. Further, the WOCNCB supports the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) "Future of Nursing" Consensus Report which says: > Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. > Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. > Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States. > Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and information infrastructure.

Question:
Hi to whom it may concern, I have revised and re-submitted the PGP for both specialties (wound & ostomy) on Monday night 8/24/26. And for some reason the portfolio still shows "waiting for payment". Just checking to see whether the PGP was successfully submitted. Thanks, Angel

Answered August 26, 2026
Please send you question to info@wocncb.org. Thank you.

Question:
In the PGP handbook, it says you can recieve 10 points for "National Organization Board/Committee Chair/Officer/Member (per year)" and "State/Region/Local Board/Committee Chair/Officer/Member (per year)" Does this mean that you can earn points by participating in local WOCN chapters as a member?

Answered August 26, 2026
Good evening and thank you for your question. Yes, if you are a board member/committee chair/officer of a Chapter of WOCN you may use those points under this category.

Question:
Can you successfully recertify using the PGP, with 40 points for hours worked and 40 CEs, for a total of 80 points, per specialty?

Answered August 26, 2026
Good evening and thank you for your question. Yes you may re certify using 40 CEU and 40 practice hours.

Question:
Would a CFCS be considered an expert in Foot Care since a CFCN is listed as an example. I work in a wound care clinic and practice as a CFCS and have for 5 years. I recently renewed my license. When I obtained my CFCS in 2021 I was trained by a CFCN, however she no longer has her certification.

Answered August 26, 2026
Someone holding CFCS would need to also hold NP, or MD, etc., so they are considered a higher level practitioner. If someone is an RN, then they must be a CFCN to be considered a preceptor.