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How do I download my content for PGP Portfolios in Ostomy and Continence that I have completed but can't submit until 2024 December, into the "new system"? I can't find this information The deadline is June 24, 2023 to move into the new system. Thank you
Answered June 8, 2023
Log into your existing PGP portfolio, and click on each specialty to find "Export to Word". This feature will download your content for each specialty - separately. You can then save the files on your computer.
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Unfortunately, I did not pass the wound exam, and I will be taking my upcoming ostomy and continence certification exams. I will need to retake the wound certification exam. Should I wait to retake my wound exam after I complete the ostomy and continence exam first?
Answered June 7, 2023
It is your choice on when to take them. It may help to know there is what we call "package" pricing if you submit for more than one exam at a time.
Question:
Hi my name is Mario Munoz I’m an LVN woundcare certified nurse. I am interested in wocncb what do I qualify for I’m I able to obtain it. I’ve been a nurse for over 10yrs. In woundcare experience 5yrs. How can you be able to help me obtain it. Will it have to be separately. Or certify individually
Answered June 6, 2023
You are qualified for the "Wound Treatment Associate - Certified" (WTA-C) credential as an LPN. We look for completion of one of the courses linked on the "Eligibility" page - plus to accumulate 16 hours of clinical practice in wound care. There is a verification form to download on the website and submit on an exam application. Please look on the site under "Certification / Wound Treatment Associate."
Question:
Revised May 2023 handbook: page 14, developing educational tool for patients or health care providers: it says 5 points per tool, is there a maximum per specialty ? it does not say in the handbook. thanks.
Answered June 5, 2023
There will be no maximum on the points.
Question:
I am interested in a foot care certification. I am a certified wound care Nurse Practitioner. I hold CWS and WCC certificates. Can I pursue foot care certification via accelerated route? Which certificate I would be working towards? Is there a difference between certification for RNs and NPs?
Answered June 5, 2023
There is a "fast track" to CFCN, but is applicable for someone holding a CWCN, CWON, CWOCN only. The credential is CFCN and requires 24 CE and 40 clinical practice hours in foot care. The CFCN has just one level for the credential, for the RN with a Bachelor's Degree. As an NP, you are eligible.
Question:
Hi. I am co-chairing the "Run for Resilience" Ostomy 5k for October. I am working with the UOAA regarding the race website and brochures. I am also working on obtaining sponsors/vendors. I will be coordinating the vendors in October, preparing the swag bags, and assisting with diecting the race in October.
How to I capture this the best for PGP?
Answered June 1, 2023
Please see page 14 of the Handbook (Proffesional Organizations). Best of luck on your PGP!
Question:
Good morning, I am an RN with a Master in community health nursing. I have worked as a visiting home nurse for 6 years and I have mostly provided care to patient with wounds in the community. I would like to become certified as a wound care specialist but I cannot find any information about which company will provide courses and materials for me to prepare for the examination. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Thank you.
Answered May 31, 2023
Please find "Eligibility" information on this site, under "Certification / Wound Ostomy Continence. You are eligible to apply for the CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) credentialing exam -- either by graduating one of the Accredited WOC Nursing Education Programs, or if you qualify through our Experiential Pathway. The education programs listing is linked on the eligibility website page. The information on the experience needed for the Experiential Pathway is also on the eligibility page. You would decide if you want to take the traditional education pathway or the experience route. Once you have met eligibility requirements, you would then apply for and take the WOCNCB credentialing exam to earn certification as a CWCN.
Question:
I would like to know if I can use the following for PGP points toward my wound recertification. If so, please let me know category I would put it under. Thanks. For Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day (2022), our team of WOC's provided education throughout our facility to floor nurses. We put together a Education Trifold poster- including free educational handouts from NPIAP about pressure/pressure relief measures, turning and positioning....Also, we provided education on how to stage pressure injuries using Medline's 'Easy as Apple Pie' Apple/fruit Analogy. We also educated our floor staff on how to protect their skin from injury from wearing N95 face masks and provided them with samples of skin products for that purpose. Can I use this type of activity towards PGP points? thank you.
Answered June 1, 2023
All above activities may be used for PGP points. Please review PGP Handbook page 20 under Publications. Pre-approval will be required for the staff pressure injury prevention education as this activity is not listed in the Handbook.
Question:
How do I add a poster presentation to my PGP? This is a poster that we developed and presented.
Answered May 31, 2023
You will use "Teaching / Presentations" for the poster presentation, and then use "Teaching / Develop Program" for the poster development. Both activities are based on the amount of presentation time.
Question:
Hi,
I am in process of uploading CEUs/clinical hours for experimental pathway certification. I have been with my employer (general med surg unit) where we commonly see variety of wound, ostomy, continence, foot care on the same unit. Can I use my same clinical hours for all these 4 areas? I have been with same employer for 6.5 years totaling about 10000 hours so far.
Thank you!
Answered May 31, 2023
You will take the 10,000 hours and divide them according to how much time is spent on each specialty. For example, if 30% of your time is Wound care, then use 3,330 hours for the wound specialty. We hope this clarifies.
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