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Question:
What resource is best to do to earn 40 ceus for each wound Ostomy continence category? Is there an area on the website where I can obtain these 40 points for each category? I’m due in Jan please let me know. I just want to make sure I do ceus that are approved. Thank you so much
Answered November 13, 2025
We accept all providers of CE credits, as long as the course content pertains to the specialty. Here is a sampling of some Websites we have seen people using for the specialty (keeping in mind WOCNCB does not monitor or endorse the educational programs listed, and this list is not all-inclusive.)
Pearlsreview.com;
Healthstream.com;
Western Schools;
LWW (Lippincott-Williams);
WebWOCNurse.com;
Emory University;
Medline University;
WOCN Society;
OnCourse Learning;
National Association of Long Term Care;
medscape.org;
3M;
CE Connection;
SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses);
International Continence Society;
RnCeus interactive,LLC;
OWM (Ostomy Wound Management;
Coloplast;
nursece4less.
Question:
I am confused as to how to record time precepting. I Precepted/trained a WebWOC student throughout her orientation to our department which consisted of over 80 hours. She oriented to wound and ostomy simultaneously. How would I count this?
Also, we have nursing students that shadow us every semester and I teach them about wounds, etiology, dressings, rationale, etc - it is informal and also wound/ostomy simultaneously. Can I count any points for this?
Answered November 12, 2025
Thank you for your question. You earn PGP points according to the number of hours precepting, not the number of students. You need at least 10 precepting hours to earn 5 PGP points. The # of PGP points increases as the # of precepting hours increases. Keep a log of the number of hours per specialty. If audited, you will need to produce the log so they can see how you arrived at the number you are claiming. Shadow nurses count the same way!
Good luck !
Question:
Where is the application link for experiential pathway? Thanks
Answered November 13, 2025
You may include your documented eligibility within the exam application. The exam application is found on the website under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence" and go to the "WOC Exam" page.
Question:
Can employers post job ads on your site?
Answered November 12, 2025
We do not have this service on our website. However, you will find them on the WOCN Society's website for WOC nurses -- www.wocn.org
Question:
Can a CFCN perform cryotherapy for treatment of plantar warts?
Answered November 12, 2025
The WOCNCB foot care certification (CFCN) demonstrates that you have additional knowledge in the specialty. However, regardless of a specialty certification, your state board of nursing governs your scope of practice according to your licensure and varies by state. For example, a certified CFCN may hold RN but another may hold NP, etc., and therefore each would practice at different levels and could vary by state. We suggest contacting your state board.
Question:
How do I get a copy of my recent Re-Certification Certificate? Is it mailed or emailed?
Answered November 11, 2025
A printed credentials certificate is mailed to you automatically. Please see this website page under "Certification / Certificates & Wallet Cards". If you test in October, your certificate is sent in early November, and may already be confirmed and on the way.
Question:
My CWCN certification expires the end of
December. Due to caring for a sick family member I have been distracted, and have not booked a date to take the recertification exam.
I am assuming the link to book a date does not work due to how late it is in the year. Is this correct? if so, do I need to take the class over?
thank you
Answered November 10, 2025
You should have time, and will need to submit an online exam application and after the application is processed, are sent an email with the scheduling link. Please find the online application link on the website under "Certification / Exam".
Question:
11/7/2025
12/31/25 Will be my 3rd Recert, #2005460458, I would like to do PGP. I work full time in Primary Care and do all the foot care and wounds in the our community health clinic in Sutton, Alaska as well as 2 other clinics as needed. This is a tribal clinic that sees all peoples, no one is turned away. Our panel is over 700, with walk ins, homeless & travelers from out of state. I do not have a 5 yr list of daily foot care patients seen in clinic. My manager and provider agree, I have served over 2,000 hrs of foot care in 5 years. Both are willing to sign a document verifying. Last review, I retested & would like to file PGP if the board agrees. I am a BSN RN of 47 yrs and love my job obviously, why I still serve. I meet all the other PGP requirements. I respectfully request your review & decision if a PGP is an option for my recertification.
Many thanks,
Vicki Lynn Kindseth, RN, BSN CFCN
PO Box 1200
Chickaloon, AK 99674
Cell: 1-907-232-7330
Work Desk:1-907-631-7659
Answered November 8, 2025
Good evening and thank you for your question. From what you have described, it appears that you will have practice hours for recertification through PGP for foot care. I would recommend submitting your portfolio for PGP. If you are audited you would need to submit a tracking form and attestation statement. Please see page 11 of the PGP Handbook.
Question:
I’ve been certified WOCN in acute care hospital for over 30 years. I was going to let my certification expire and retire, but was recently given an opportunity for another chapter to be Ostomy Nurse for (Urology) center and I realize that I really truly need my certification and I didn’t realize that I had to do it three months before it expired.
I thought I just paid a late fee as long as I got it in before the end of the yearIs there anything that I can do?
Answered November 6, 2025
I am assuming your credentialed have lapsed?
When credentials have lapsed less than six months, you may certify again via examination, using the 6 months grace period option. This gives you six months to test from the date of lapsed credentials. Please review the Exam Handbook regarding this option. Also would recommend reaching out at info@owocncb.org and speaking to someone directly about your concern.
Question:
Can LPN /LVN get certified?
Answered November 3, 2025
Yes, we offer WTA-C (Wound Treatment Associate - Certified). An LPN or LVN can take this exam to earn the credential. To become eligible to apply for the exam, you must complete either the WTA or the SWA course, and also have 16 clinical hours of wound care working with a wound care expert, such as MD, NP, PA, or an RN with CWCN certification. Please see the "Eligibility" section with links to the course providers and information found on this website under "Certification / Wound Treatment Associate".
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