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Question:
For Precepting WOC students withing in the 5 year window~ If each student does their 150 hours with me, can I assign 50 hours for each specialty for each student? If I have more than one student can I claim 50 additional hours for each student? The handbook is vague on this topic.
Answered July 18, 2025
Yes. You will need to keep a log of the hours for each specialty for audit purposes. You can only use the hours that you spent within the specialty. e.g. 50 hours in wound would equal 25 points. 20 hours in continence would equal 10 points. 40 hours in ostomy will = 20 points.
You may use points from more than one student. It is claiming hours that you spent actually precepting within each specialty
I hope this helped.
Question:
The PGP Handbook states: "Precepting WOCN students or other medical
professionals/students (Must precept for 10
hours minimum to earn the 5 points.)". Is it 5 points per 10 hours or 5 points per student?
Answered July 17, 2025
It is 5 points per 10 hours of precepting.
Question:
I'm looking at recertification thru PGP pathway in ostomy. I did and presented a poster in 2022 when the organization I work for organized a Wound and ostomy education program in collaboration with San Jose State University. We sent a total of 23 RNs to become WO nurses. My question: when I put in poster , it automatically classifies it as Specialty but I kind of think it should be Professional. I don't want to submit it like that because it is inaccurate. What should I do in this situation?
Answered July 16, 2025
If the poster was about the specialty eg. Ostomy or wound, it should be submitted as specialty. If it was not specific to a specialty than it would be under professional practice. I hope this answers your question.
Question:
I created a wound course that is published at my facility and is worth .75 contact hours. Would this go under developing a program?
Answered July 11, 2025
Yes. This would be considered under a "teaching" and "specialty." If it is 45 minutes (based on the CEs you are stating) and therefore 5 points for each 15 minutes. Consider all the additional points you can collect, such as a presentation, a poster, an education tool, or even a QI for pre-and post-education changes in your facility. Was there an increase in compliance or better documentation that you can attribute to this publication? You would need to have data to show this. Great project!
Question:
Hello, can you tell me when the self-assessment exams will be available through psi? I'm scheduled to take an exam on July 19th and I'd like to be able to use the practice exam if possible. Thank you so much!
Answered July 9, 2025
It is likely going to be available in the fall, since they are under redevelopment. You may want to look at our other resources, such as the mobile app with flashcards. Please find study options on the website under "Certification / Exam Preparation".
Question:
I served as a nurse manager for 2 years during the the recertification period and provide minimal patient care. I would like to clarify whether the practice hours from my leadership role can be applied toward the PGP for recertification.
Answered July 9, 2025
Thank you for your question. Practice hours are defined as "Hours practiced within the role of a Wound, Ostomy, Continence
or Foot Care nurse..." Those hours are not counted toward your practice hours. Best regards
Question:
Where can I find my certification number?
Answered July 8, 2025
The number is printed on your official credentials certificate. If you email us at - info@wocncb.org, we can also check it for you.
Question:
Where can I find my certificate number? I am trying to schedule my recertification test for Continence and PSI is asking for a certificate number.
Answered July 8, 2025
This is found on your official printed credentials certificate. If you email us at: info@wocncb.org, we can check it for you.
Question:
Seeking clarification on the CEUs...
Are 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 points allowed, or is the minimum 1.0 point? Also, If the points are in increments of 1.0 point, how is a 1.25 or 1.50 point activity recorded?
Answered July 6, 2025
You may enter increments into the portfolio. They are added together for your final count. No need to calculate! Good luck with your portfolio!
Question:
Under the precepting activity in the PGP portfolio, it asks for the name of the institution. Is it wanting the name of the facility where the student/staff member was precepted or the name of the school the student attends?
Answered July 3, 2025
Good Evening and thank you for your question. It is asking for the school the student attended. If you have students from more than one school, you will make 2 or more entries, dependent on # of schools.
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