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CEs: If conference CEs were already entered individually rather than grouped by specialty into 1 entry, can this be left individually?

Answered March 29, 2024
The CEs from a conference should be grouped into one entry, and is a PGP requirement as shown in the handbook, and has been in our handbooks using this method since 2020.

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Can CEs only be counted in increments of 1 (vs 0.5, 1.5, etc)

Answered March 28, 2024
Thank you for your question. Please review page 9 and 10 of 2024 PGP handbook. Yes you can enter ceu's in increments

Question:
Can I use the Pharmacology CE credits that were obtained at WOCNext 2021?

Answered March 26, 2024
Yes you can use the Pharmacology CE credit and apply to the appropriate category i.e. wound, ostomy or continence

Question:
I am applying for PCP recertification. I have done several CEU modules via Coloplast. Coloplast isan approved provider of CEU's via the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP16416. Can I use these?

Answered March 26, 2024
Thank you for your question. On page 9 of the 2024 PGP handbook it states that you can use state board of nursing or ANCC accredited courses

Question:
I am a NP who precepts other NP students Since I only practice WOCN nursing all of my instruction to them involved WOCN issues- typically what medical reasons caused a chronic condition (ie wound incontinence) How to I add that to the PCP submission- is there a form that needs to be filled out and signed- I realize I can receive 5 points for every 10 hours 1

Answered March 26, 2024
Thank you for your question. Per the 2024 PGP handbook you can claim the precepting of other NP students. The form for is located on the PGP resources section on the web site

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Clarification please: I developed a 30 minute powerpoint presentation on fistula management. I will be presenting it with a co worker. Can I submit this for 5 pgp wound specialty points for development of an educational program? Thank you Answered March 21, 2024 You may claim a presentation as a co-author / co-presenter, yes. Will I be able to claim 5 points for development of the 30 minute presentation I developed ? And can I claim 5 points for the co-presentation? 10 points total?? Thank you

Answered March 24, 2024
Thank you for your question and that is correct . You can claim points for development and for presentation

Question:
For the hours of practice; how would you enter them if you worked at two different hospitals during the 5 year periods?

Answered March 22, 2024
In the space for entering the "Facility/Company Name" -- you may type in both hospitals there. Or, you can enter Practice Hours twice, one for each facility.

Question:
Hello when entering a program development and program presentation, it is not allowing me to enter it as Professional Practice and Specialty is pre checked. Is there a reason for this? Thank you.

Answered March 21, 2024
They are pre-designated as written in the PGP Handbook. The new PGP process was simplified, so that each activity is predetermined for one or the other. For example, Practice Hours will always be Specialty, or, Committees will always be Professional Practice.

Question:
I developed a 30 minute powerpoint presentation on fistula management. I will be presenting it with a co worker. Can I submit this for 5 pgp wound specialty points for development of an educational program? Thank you

Answered March 21, 2024
You may claim a presentation as a co-author / co-presenter, yes.

Question:
Is the cwocn called clinical nurse specialist?

Answered November 17, 2017
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are registered nurses who typically hold a master's degree, at minimum, along with national certification denoting advanced knowledge and clinical skills specific to a particular patient population or specialized area of nursing. Therefore, this designation (CNS) is not issued by our credentialing body, WOCNCB, but rather by a state board of nursing or perhaps given by the university while earning the MSN. In some states, it is a practice-based designation to use CNS.

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