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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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Hello, my name is Montserrat. I was wondering if there was a list of accepted programs in order to complete the WOCNCB exam?
Answered August 19, 2026
Thanks for your question. Please send an email to info@wocncb.org to obtain a list. Thanks again!
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Please help is this correct?
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Certification
Certification expires:September 30, 2026
Eligibility window:Sep 30, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026
Points Accrual:Jul 31, 2021 to Jul 31, 2026
Application StatusUnsubmitted
Point Summary
Specialty Points:68
Professional Practice Points:0
CE Points:28
Total Points:68
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#432089: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-02
#432047: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-05-31
#432097: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2023-06-04
#432099: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2023-06-06
#432098: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2023-06-06
#432100: CE/CME/Poster CE 4.00 S 2023-06-07
#432096: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2024-06-04
#432101: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2025-01-13
#432102: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2025-01-25
#432048: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-05-31
#431967: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.50 S 2026-06-02
#432054: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-01
#432053: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-01
#432052: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-01
#432051: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-01
#432050: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.50 S 2026-06-01
#432049: CE/CME/Poster CE 1.00 S 2026-06-01
#432092: CE/CME/Poster CE 7.00 S 2026-06-01
#431845: Practice Hours 40.00 S
Answered August 19, 2026
Thanks for your question! I believe you are asking if the submission deadline is correct. Please look at page 4 of the PGP Handbook, your portfolio is due 2 months prior to the expiration date, you will also see on this page how to request an extension. You also need 80 points to submit your portfolio. Hope this helps!
Question:
I am due to renew my certification in February and am graduating with my NP in November. Can I renew as an AP-CWOCN ?
Answered August 18, 2026
Yes, you may establish a CWOCN-AP level credential, once you have earned the NP status. Your CWOCN will make you eligible to apply for and take the -AP level specialty exams. The -AP level credentials are established by taking the -AP level exams for the first time. Please see the "Eligibility" page on the website, under "Certification / Advanced Practice".
Question:
Hello,
I am inquiring regarding Initial Certification requirements for a CFCN. In reading the criteria it states that one must achieve 40 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an expert in foot care.
Can you please elaborate on who is considered an expert in foot care that is allowed to provide direct supervision. I have come to learn that a CFCN is allowed to supervise clinical hours. However, I can not locate anyone in my state that is willing to do so. I am going to attempt to reach out to clinics that offer foot care but they are primarily surgeons. However, within the practice they do offer diabetic nail care as well as wound / skin care. If they have staff in the office such as an NP can I be supervised under that person? They may not be certified as a CFCN but they are working as an NP in a Foot / Ankle clinic that offer diabetic foot care. If this is allowed then is it allowed for a PA to supervise as well or an RN working in that office but again without a CFCN?
Please clarify who an expert in Foot Care may be.
Answered August 17, 2026
If there is an NP working in a foot care clinic, they may be the clinical supervisor for you. The foot care surgeon may also qualify as the expert. You could do hours with both of them to split the time. The PA in the foot care clinic would also be acceptable, and you could split your hours with all the individuals.
Question:
If you have 9.50 Professional Practice points accumulated, and only need 0.50 point to meet the 10 point requirement, can you submit a 1 point CE article but enter 0.5 point? The system does not allow any points over the 10. Thank you
Answered August 17, 2026
There is Not a requirement to have Professional Practice CE's in a PGP portfolio. Instead, we are saying out of the 40 CE's allowed in a portfolio, only 10 CE may relate to Professional Practice. Please review the PGP Handbook on page 9 for information on requirements -- which details how you must have 10 specialty-specific CE.
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