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Information
AbouttheWOCNCB®..........................................................................4
CertificationPhilosophy....................................................................4
Accreditation..........................................................................................4
StatementofNon‐Discrimination .................................................5
AbouttheWOCNCB®APCertificationProgram......................5
PhilosophyonAPRecertification..................................................5
nAPPortfolio .................................................................5Overviewo
Requirements
EligibilityRequirements ...................................................................6
OtherRequirements&Guidelines ................................................6
ProfessionalActivitiesExplained ..................................................7
tomorethanoneSpecialty .........................7ActivitiesRelated
ApplicationProcess
TipsforSuccessfulPortfolioRecertification.............................8
AuditProcess .........................................................................................8
rocess.............................................................9ApplicationReviewP
ApplicationSubmission
ElectronicSubmissionofPortfolio ...............................................10
Deadlines .................................................................................................10
ApplyingforAPPortfolioinCombinationwithExams ........10
ApplicationFees ...................................................................................11
LatePortfolioSubmissionPolicy...................................................11
ResubmissionFees&Timing ..........................................................11
Help/Questions...........................................................................................11
.....................................12ExampleApplication..............................................
ActivityExplanations&VerificationForms
ClinicalHours.........................................................................13
Education.................................................................................14
ProfessionalProjects ..........................................................15
SpecialProjects .....................................................................21
Publications ............................................................................23
Research...................................................................................25
Teaching/Precepting ........................................................27
ProfessionalOrganizations ..............................................30
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AdvancedPracticeCommittee&WOCNCB®Board ThishandbookwasdevelopedbyAdvancedPracticeCommitteemembersoftheWOCNCB®.MartaL.Krissovich,MSNANP‐BCG‐CNSCCCN‐AP.......................................Chair
LynetteE.Franklin,MSNAPRN‐BCCWOCN‐AP..............................................MemberKarenM.Sasso,MSNRNAPN,CCCN‐AP.............................................. ...MemberChristineTBerkeMSNAPRN‐NPCWOCN‐APANP‐BCAGPCNP‐BC ......MemberMarciaM.Knutson,MSNRNCWOCN‐APGCNS‐BC .......................................MemberSusanM.Gurney,RN,MSN,CWOCN‐AP,FNP‐C .............................................MemberKathleenD.Wright,MSRNCWOCN‐APACHRN ............................................MemberOpalKathleenPorrasRN,MSN,APRN‐BC,CWON‐AP,CCCN.....................Consultant eanneRichbourg,MSNAPRN‐BCCWON‐APGCNS‐BC ..............................BoardLiaisonL
PWOCNCB®BoardofDirectors2013DonnaL.Thompson,MSNCRNPFNP‐BCCCCN–ALaurieL.Ellefson,BSNRNCWOCNCFCN
CCWOCNOCN
GailA.Forthoffer,MSNANP‐BCGNP‐BAndreaMontgomery‐Kylie,BScNRNCWCNC
CWOCN
KayL.Durkop‐Scott,BSNRNCWOCN
CathyReimanis,MSNDCNSANP‐BCJillT.Trelease,BSNRNCWONCFCNMaryGloeckner,MSRNAPNCWON
NRNCWOCNSNAPRN‐BCCWON‐APGCNS‐BC
KathleenK.Otten,BSeanneRichbourg,MuWayneJohnsrud
LD
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INFORMATION
ABOUTTHEWOCNCB®TheWound,OstomyandContinenceNursingCertificationBoard®(WOCNCB®)wasestablishedin1978bythe International Association of Enterostomal Therapy (IAET), now known as the Wound, Ostomy andContinenceNursesSociety (WOCN®). It is incorporatedasa separate,distinctand financially independententityof that group. TheWOCNCB® is anational, non‐governmental certifyingagencyorganized to grantcertificationcredentials toqualifiednurseswhoare involved inprovidingcareoreducationto individualswith wound, ostomy, incontinence, and/or foot care needs. The organization is dedicated to promotingexcellence in the profession of wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing through development,maintenanceandprotectionofthecertificationprocess.
This process consists of fulfilling rigorous eligibility requirements that allow an individual to take theWOCNCB® certification exam(s). Upon passing the exam(s), individuals receive their CWOCN®, CWCN®,COCN®, CCCN®, CWON®, CFCN®, CWOCN‐AP, CWON‐AP, CWCN‐AP, or CCCN‐AP credential. Certificationmustbere‐establishedeveryfiveyears.
CERTIFICATIONPHILOSOPHYThe WOCNCB® endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification. WOCNCB® certification focusesspecifically on the individual and is an indication of current knowledge in a specialized area of nursingpractice. Certification provides formal recognition ofwound, ostomy or continence (WOC) and foot carer te excellence innu sing knowledge. The objectives of theWOCNCB® certification program are to promo
wound,ostomy,continence,andfootcarenursingby:1. FormallyrecognizingthoseindividualswhomeetalltherequirementsoftheWOCNCB®
n o2. Encouragingcontinuedprofessionalgrowthinthepracticeofwound,ostomy,conti ence,andf otcarenursing
3. Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for certification in wound, ostomy,continence,andfootcarenursing
4. Providingastandardofknowledgerequiredforcertification,therebyassistingemployers,thepublicandmembersofhealthprofessionsintheassessmentofthewound,ostomy,continenceorfootcarenurse.
ACCREDITATIONABSNCTheWOCNCB earnedreaccreditationstatusofthefollowingexaminationprograms:CWOCN,CWON,CWCN,COCN, and CCCN in March 2011 by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC),formerly theABNSAccreditationCouncil. Accreditation status is granted for five years. ABSNC, theonlyaccreditingbodyspecifically fornursingcertification, is thestandard‐settingbody fornursingcertificationprograms. ABSNC sets a very stringent and comprehensive accreditation process. WOCNCB providedextensivedocumentationdemonstrating ithasmet the18ABSNCstandardsofquality. Using theanalogythatABSNCistonursingcertificationorganizationsasisTheJointCommissionforAccreditationofHospitalOrganizations(TJC)tohospitalsisappropriate.(
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www.nursingcertification.org)
NCCATheWOCNCB isalsoaccreditedbytheNationalCommissionforCertifyingAgencies(NCCA).AccreditationbytheprestigiousNCCAassuresthattheWOCNCB hasmetthemoststringentandrigorousofstandardsinissuinwoun
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gitscredentials.Bymeetingthesestandards,theWOCNCB®helpstoensuresafeandexpertpracticeofd,ostomyandcontinencenursing.Additionally,accreditationassuresthat:
highestThevalidityandintegrityofcredentialsissuedbytheWOCNCB®areunquestionableandofthe
caliber.Fairandequitablestandardshavebeenmetforeachcertificantwhoiscertifyingorrecertifying.
WOCNCB®certificantshaveearnedcredentialsthatareesteemedandvaluedamongtheirpeers,othermedicalprofessionalsandemployers.(http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/)
TheWOCNCB® isproudof thehard‐earnedABSNCandNCCAaccreditations,andwehopeourcertificantsshareourpride.
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STATEMENTOFNON‐DISCRIMINATIONPOLICYTheWOCNCB®doesnotdiscriminateamongcertificantsonanybasisthatwouldviolateanyapplicablelaws.
ABOUTTHEWOCNCB®ADVANCEDPRACTICE(AP)CERTIFICATIONPROGRAMTheWOCNCB®establishedtheAPcertificationprograminJuneof2005attherequestofAdvancedPracticenurses specializing in wound, ostomy and continence care. Certification provides formal recognition ofadvanced wound, ostomy or continence (WOC) nursing knowledge. Both initial certification andrecertification was earned via the portfolio process. In July 2012, advanced practice WOC examinationsbecame available for recertification and became the onlymechanism for initial AP certification. InMarch2013, the AP PortfolioHandbookwas significantly revised and simplified to recognize its new role as anoptionforrecertificationonly.
LEASENOTE:IndividualsareadvisedtodiscusstheirspecificAPlicensurerequirementswiththeirstate’soardofNursingorAPnurselicensingagency.PB
WOCNCB®PHILOSOPHYONADVANCEDPRACTICERECERTIFICATIONTheWOCNCB® endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic recertification as an indication of continuingcompetenceandcurrentknowledgeinaspecializedarea.WOCNCB®certificationsmustberenewedevery5years. Qualified advanced practice nurses may recertify in the specialties of wound, ostomy, and/orcontinencebypassingtheexamORbyfulfillingrequirementsoftheAdvancedPracticePortfolio(APP),OR,when more than one specialty certification is held, through a combination of these two processes. Thishandbookdescribes theprocessof recertificationat theadvancedpractice levelviaprofessionalportfolio.Thishandbookisrevisedevery2‐3years.
OVERVIEW–WOCNCB®ADVANCEDPRACTICERECERTIFICATIONBYPORTFOLIOTheAdvancedPractice(AP)PortfolioProgramisanoptionforrenewingwound,ostomyand/orcontinencecertification viaAP level activities that contribute to anddemonstrate continued competence and currentknowledge,attheadvancedpracticelevel.
Qualifyingtorecertifybyportfolio,asdescribedinthishandbook,requiresjust5items:1. Maintenanceofadvancedpracticenurselicensure2. MaintenanceofWOCNCBcertification3. Clinicalhours4. Continuingeducation5. CompletionofONEAP‐LevelActivity
Once a candidate’s application, fee and portfolio(s) are received, members of the WOCNCB® AdvancedPracticeCommitteewillreviewtheportfolio(s)toassurerecertificationrequirementsaremet.Thereviewprocesstypicallytakes4butmaytakeaslongas8weeks.
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REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTSFORRECERTIFYINGATTHEAPLEVELTobeeligibleforrecertificationviaWOCNCB®AdvancedPracticePortfolio,acertificantmustfulfill/om etc
pl e/achievethefollowingrequirementsduringthecurrentcertificationperiod:
itA. PossessacurrentRNlicenseand/orAPN(NP,CNS,NMWorCRNA)license.(Toverify,pleasesubmacopy(s)ofyourcurrent,activelicenseswithyourapplication.)
B. PossesscurrentAPlevelWOCNCB®certificationintherelatedspecialty.(Toverify,attachcopyofcertificate,orprintoutfromwww.wocncb.org“CredentialVerification”.)Submitdocumentationof
thistheAPPortfolioApplicationForm.
C. Completeatleast350clinicalhoursrelatedtothespecialtyduringthecurrent5yearcertificationperiod.Submitdocumentationofthisonthe“Education”VerificationForm.
D. Earntheequivalentofatleast40hoursperspecialtyofcontinuingeducationpointsrelatedtothespecialty.Submitdocumentationofthisonthe“ClinicalHours”VerificationForm.
E. ProfessionalAPLevelActivity‐CompleterequirementsofONEofthefollowingAPlevelactivitiesrelatedtoeachspecialty(wound,ostomyorcontinence)forwhichrecertificationissought.SubmitdocumentationofthisontheVerificationFormspecifictoeachactivity.
Opt nNum er
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ProfessionalAPLevelActivityOptions
1 ProfessionalProjects–submitdocumentationofA,B,C,DorEforthisactivity2 Publications–submitdocumentationofatleast10pointsforthisactivity3 Research–submitdocumentationof1of4researchoptionsforthisactivity4 Teaching&/orPrecepting–submitdocumentationofatleast30pointsforthisactivity5 OrganizationalInvolvement–submitdocumentationofatleast20pointsforthisactivity
PLEASENOTE:ItisnotpermissibletorecertifythroughtheProfessionalGrowthProgramortheAPPortfolioifyoufailtheexaminationinthatspecialtyduringthatsamerecertificationcycle.process
OTHERREQUIREMENTS&GUIDELINES
APportfoliorequirements(licensure,clinicalhours,CE,&APLevelActivities)mustbefulfilled/completedduringtheapplicant’scurrentcertificationperiod.
n.Thehandbookisupdatedevery2‐3years.Besuretofollowthemostcurrenthandbookeditio CarefullyreviewdescriptionsforeachAPLevelActivitybeforedecidingwhichonetosubmitunder. LUnlesspreapprovedasdescribedunder“ActivitiesRelatedtoMoreThanOneWOCSpecialty”, AP evel
activitiessubmittedunderonespecialtymaynotbesubmittedunderanotherspecialty. Credit or points can only be given for repeating activities on different dates, when content has been
significantlyrevisedduetonewevidenceorasignificantlyalteredsituation.
WOCNCB cannotacceptAdvancedPracticePortfolioapplicationsforrecertificationfromcandidateswhoattemptedtorecertifybyexaminationbutfailedinthesame5‐yearcertificationcycle.Itis
®
permissible,however,torecertifybyexaminationaftersubmittinganunsuccessfulportfolio(s).
Applicationsandsupportingdocumentsmustbetyped,consistentlyformatted,grammaticallycorrectandaccuratelyspelledinordertoensureefficientcommunicationandhighqualityreviews.Applicationsnotmeetingthesecriteriamaybereturnedwithoutbeingreviewed.Note:Theelectronicapplicationformsdonothaveaspellingcorrectionfeature.YoumaywishtotypeyouranswersinMicrosoftWord,checkyourspelling,andthentransferthetexttotheapplication.
Disclaimer: It is at the discretion of the AP Committee to assure content truly relates to the clinical specialty under which it was submitted.
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PROFESSIONALACTIVITIESEXPLAINEDProfessionalActivitiesaredefinedascoursesandactivitiesthatarenotdirectlyorclinicallyrelatedtoound,ostomy,orcontinence–specificactivities,yettheydirectlyimpactorenhanceone’sroleasawound,w
ostomyand/orcontinencenurseattheadvancedpracticelevel.xamplesofProfessionalPracticerelatedtoWOCnursingE :“PainManagementinClinicalPractice”,“EvidenceBasedPracticefromConceptiontoImplementation”,“LeadershipDevelopmentWorkshop.”ProfessionalPracticesubmissionsshouldnotberelatedtogeneralnursingornon‐nursingtasks:CPR”,“ACLS”,“HIPAA”,“ExpectationsoftheStaffNurse”,“DeclineinHospitalizedPatients”,“Elders,“PromotingWorkforceIntegrity”,“CultivatingtheHeartandSoulofOurNursingProfession.”IfyouareunsurewhethercontentrelatestoClinicalorProfessionalPracticeandwhetheraprofessionalpracticetopicmeetsrequirementsforWOCrecertification,youmaysendarequestforreviewandpreliminaryapprovaltoinfo@wocncb.orgatleasttwomonthsbeforeyourPortfolioSubmissionDeadline.Disclaimer:APportfoliosaresubjecttoreviewbytheAPcommittee.Finaldeterminationscannotbemadeuntilacompleteportfolioisofficiallysubmittedandreviewed.
ACTIVITIESRELATEDTOMORETHANONEWOCSPECIALTYSome activities may be considered appropriate for more than one specialty. For example, incontinence‐associated dermatitis may be used in either continence or wound; and depending on the circumstances,fistulamanagementmayfitunderwound,ostomyorcontinence.Itisuptotheapplicanttodeterminewhichspecialtybestappliestoeachactivity. Candidateswhodesiretosplitcredit foranactivitybetween2or3specialtiesmaysubmit their rationale to theAPCommittee for considerationprior to submitting theirAPrecertificationapplicationandportfolio.Although, in these speciallypreapprovedsituations, credit/pointswouldbeabletobedividedbetweenspecialties,thesamecredit/pointsmaynotbeusedinmorethanoneactivity.
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APPLICATIONPROCESS
TIPSFORSUCCESSFULPORTFOLIORECERTIFICATION
ires by checking the AP Recertificationitsrequirements.
Start planning 2‐4 years before your current certification expHandbookontheWOCNCB®websiteandmakingaplantomeet
KeepRN&/orAP,NP,CNS,NMWorCRNAlicensure(s)current. DeterminewhichWOCNCB®certificationstorenewattheentry‐levelandwhichtorenewattheAPlevel.
rAPlevel,continueasdescribedhereinforeachtiondesired.
Forentrylevel,pleaserefertothePGPHandbook. Fospecialty(wound,ostomy&/orcontinence)recertifica
Beginattendingrelatedcontinuingeducationcourses. DeterminewhichAPLevelActivityCategorytosubmitunder.Then,makeandbeginimplementingaplan
tomeetitsrequirements. 6‐12monthsbeforeyourcurrentcertification’sexpirationdate,rechecktheWOCNCB®website for the
currentversionoftheAPRecertificationHandbookandsavethosefilesonyourcomputer. a e oHandbookinCompletethe pplicationandrelatedformsaccordingtorequirem nts oftheAPPortfoli
effectatthetimeyourportfolio(s)willbesubmitted. Submit your portfolio electronically as an e‐mail attachment to [email protected] during your
SubmissionWindowasdescribedonpage10(see“Deadlines”). tearapidresponseifyourapplicationisKeepdocumentsthatsupportyourapplicationhandytofacilita
randomlychosenforaudit(seeAuditProcesssectionbelow). Includepaymentviacheckorcreditcardwithyourapplication. missionIMPORTANT: Portfolios and application fees must be received within each candidate’s sub
window(see“Deadlines”onpage10) TheWOCNCB®Officewillacknowledgeportfolioreceipt,byreplye‐mail,within3businessdays.
Awaitemailnotificationsayingarevisionisneededoryourrecertificationhasbeenapproved.Thisnotificationwillbesenttoyouwithin4‐6weeksofthedateyourcompleteapplicationisreceived.
nceapprovedforrecertification,youwillbenotifiedbyemailandaCertificatewillbesentwithin12weeksndyourcredentialswillbeupdated,underCredentialVerification,onOa www.wocncb.org
AUDITPROCESSTheWOCNCB®performsarandomauditonAPportfolioapplications.CertificantsselectedforauditwillbenotifiedbyReturnReceiptRequestedmailwithinfivedaysofapplication.Ifaudited,youmustsubmitthedocumentationrequiredforaudittotheWOCNCB®within30daysofnotice.TherequiredauditdocumentationislistedattheendofeachAP‐LevelActivitycategory.Onlyoneopportunitytocomplyisllowed.CandidateswhofailtocomplywilllosetheoptionsofrecertifyingbyPGPandAPPortfolioleavingxaminationtheonlyremainingoptionforrecertification.aeIMPORTANT:As the deadline for submitting audit materials is short and the penalty for missing that deadline is significant, applicants are expected and advised to have recertification documents readily available upon request.
APPLICATIONREVIEWPROCESSOnceacompleteandeligibleapplicationpacketitreceived,itmaytakeaslongas60daysbeforeapass/faildeterminationismade.Ifyouhavenotreceivednotificationwithin45days,however,pleasefeelfreecontacttheWOCNCB®.
Application received at WOCNCB® National Office
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Meets eligibility requirements, documentation complete, and ready for review
Application and documents sent to AP Committee for review
Does not meet eligibility requirements or has incomplete documentation
Additional documentation received at WOCNCB® National Office
Request for certificant to send additional documentation within 30 days
Passes review
Application
approved
Notification of recertification sent to certificant
Certificate and wallet card sent to certificant
Request for certificant to
resubmit or to send additional
information or documentation
Application not approved
Candidate may resubmit two
revised portfolios
No Yes
Passes review
Certificant may apply for AP recertification by exam, or, request AP portfolio is sent for basic level recertification as a PGP portfolio
Yes No
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION
ELECTRONICSUBMISSIONOFAPPORTFOLIOS
AP portfolio application packets must be computer‐generated or typewritten. The WOCNCB encouragescandidatesrecertifyingviaAdvancedPractice(AP)tosubmittheirapplicationportfolioviaelectronicmeans.YoumayusetheAPFormsfoundonthewebsite,savethefilesonyourcomputer,andsendtheelectronicfilesasane‐mailattachmentto:info@wocncb.org.Wewillacknowledgereceiptofyourapplicationportfoliobyreplye‐mail.Paymentmaybemadeviacheckorcreditcardandmustaccompanytheportfolio.WOCNCBofficestaffwillverifycurrentWOCNCBcertificationandRNlicensure.Pleasebesuretocheckwithyourstateboard thatyour licensure isupdated. If youhave questions about thisprocess, please contact theOCNCBat1‐888‐496‐2622ore‐mailW [email protected].
DEADLINESPortfolioSubmissionDeadline: PortfoliosMUSTbesubmittedduringa3month “SubmissionWindow”.Thiswindowstarts6monthsbeforeandends3monthsbeforethecandidate’scurrentcertificationisduetoexpire.ExamplesofhowthisworksforcertificationsendingorJune30orFebruary28follow.
Certificationexpirationexamplesonly
PortfolioApplication&Feesmaybe
submittedasearlyas
PortfolioSubmissionDeadline‐Application&Feesmustbereceivednolaterthan
Newcertificationwillexpire
June30th December31st March30th June30th,5yearslaterFebruary28th November30th August31st February 28th, 5 years
later
IMPORTANTNOTES:missionDeadline ore
YourPortfolioSub is3monthsbef yourcurrentcertificationexpires.
Portfoliodocuments&feesmustbereceivedduringyourPortfolioSubmissionWindow(seeabove). If your portfolio submission is initially found to be incomplete, you may continue completing
requirements and submit thoseup to your applicationdeadline. APportfolio requirements completedafteryourapplicationdeadlinewillbeapplicabletoyournextfive‐yearrecertificationperiod.
WOCNCB®certificationsearnedondifferentdateswilleachhavetheirowndeadline.Submissionsofonespecialtyrecertificationwillnotimpactdeadlinedatesoftheothers.
Portfoliossubmittedandapprovedearly inone’s“submissionwindow”willnot impactthedurationofone’s currentcertification.Therefore, thenewcertificationperiodwillnot startuntil thepreviousoneexpires.
ombine nd Ifyouwould like toc any i ividualcertificationcredentialsyouholdso theyall expireonthesamedate,pleasesubmityourrequestinwritingtotheWOCNCB®[email protected].
While certification is for a 5‐year period, recertification activities must occur between the date yourcurrent certification took effect and your “portfolio submission deadline” date. Therefore, candidateshavelessthan5yearstofulfillrecertificationrequirements.
APPLYINGFORAPBYPORTFOLIOINCOMBINATIONWITHEXAMSForthosewhoholdmorethanoneWOCNCB®certification(wound,ostomy,continence&/orfoot):IfyouelecttosubmitAPportfolio(s)for1,2,or3ofyourWOCNCB®recertificationsplustakeexam(s)fortheothers,firstsubmitAPportfolio(s)withthefeeforall(2,3,or4)recertificationstoinfo@WOCNCB.org.Thensubmitapaperexamapplicationmarked“prepaidviaAPPortfolio”inthepaymentsectiontothetestingagency.MailthispaperapplicationforexamstoCastleWorldwideforprocessing.
PLEASENOTE:ItisnotpermissibletorecertifythroughtheProfessionalGrowthProgramortheAPPortfolioprocessifyoufirstfailtheexaminationforthatsamerecertificationcycle.
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APPLICATIONFEESS thefollowingfees ture:endtheportfoliowithyourpaymentusing truc OneSpecialty: $375
:
TwoSpecialties: $490 ThreeSpecialties $590
FourSpecialties: $650
RESUBMISSION&TIMING
Portfoliosthatrequirerevisionmayberesubmittedwithin30daysbedoneTwooth
ofthedateofthenotification.Thismaynomorethantwotimes.eroptionsexistwhenaportfolioisnotapproved.Theyare:
recertification.SubmitportfolioviatheProfessionalGrowthProcessforconsiderationofentry‐levelInthiscase,noadditionalfeewillbecharged.
SubmitanapplicationtorecertifybyAPexamination.Fullexaminationfeeswillapply.PpLEASENOTE:ItisnotpermissibletorecertifythroughtheProfessionalGrowthProgramortheAPPortfoliorocessifyoufirstfailtheexaminationforthatsamerecertificationcycle.
HELP/QUESTIONSIf questions about theAPprocess remain after careful reviewof this handbook, such aswhat is or is notacceptable,pleaserefertothe“AsktheBoard”sectionoftheWOCNCB®websitewww.wocncb.org.Youmayindyourquestionwasansweredpreviously. Ifyoucannot findapertinentanswer, feel free topostyouruestion.ABoardmemberwillpostananswertoyourquestionwithin48hours.fqDisclaimer:TheBoard’sanswerstoAPquestionspostedonthewww.wocncb.orgWebsite’s“AsktheBoard”areas accurate as possible without having the questioner’s complete portfolio. Questions may at times lackcomprehensive information about a specific activity, or a question or answermay bemisinterpreted by thereader.Asaresult,theWOCNCB®cannotguaranteethatitwillacceptpointsbasedonanswerspostedon“Askthe Board.” Points can only be fully verified and justifiedwhen the complete portfolio is evaluated by APreviewers.
ACTIVITYEXPLANATIONSANDVERIFICATIONFORMPleaseuseformsfound
SThefollowingApplicationandVerificationFormsareexamples–donotusethem.nder“UsingInteractivePortfolioForms”at:ttp://www.wocncb.org/become‐certified/advanced‐practice/how‐to‐obtain.phpuh
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EXAMPLEAPPLICATIONFORADVANCEDPRACTICEWOCNCERTIFICATION(APPORTFOLIO)Completethisapplicationandsubmitwiththefollowingitems:
CopyofanyAPNcertifications(ifapplicable)CopyofGraduateleveldiplomaandtranscripts,verifyingcompletionofNPorCNSprogram
CopyofmostrecentperformanceevaluationORpeerreviewletterofrecommendation maryreflectiveofAdvancedPracticedutiesandreCurriculumVitae,includingcurrentpositionsumsponsibilities
Checkormoneyorder,payabletotheWOCNCBSend materialsviaemailto:applicationwithpaymentand [email protected]
ormailto:Prog100
WOCNCB,APPortfolio555E.WellsSt.,Suite1
ram
Milwaukee,WI53202
Fees:
AnyOneSpecialty: $375 AnyTwoSpecialties:$490
ThreeSpecialties: $590Name_________________________________________________________________ ______________
_______PreferredAddress____________________________________ _______ _______________________City,State,Zip____________________________________________________________________ _____elephone work_____________________________ home_______________ _____
________ __ ___________ T
E‐mail_____ _______________________________________________________________ _____Licensure RNState_______________ APNState_______________Education(checkallthatapply)
ABSNMSNDNPPhDBSMSDiplomaAssociateB Other________________
PracticeSetting(checkallthatapply)omecareOutpatientExtendedCareIndustryPrivateEducation
AcuteHa
Administration ResearchIam pp
Plyingasa:
N–APCWOCN–AP®CWCN–AP®COCN–AP®CCCMycurrentcertificationexpirationdate(s):_______________
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®CWON–A_________________________
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Y arsinNursing________YearsasaCertifiedWOCNurse________Iattestthatallstatementsonthisapplicationaretrue.Ifstatementsarefoundtobefalse,certificationmay
__ ____________besuspendedorrevoked.Signature___________________________________ _______Date___Ifpaymentisbycreditcard,completethefollowing:VisaMasterCard
______
Card#:_________________________________________________________Expiration_______________YourNameasitappearsoncard:______________________________________________________ignature___________________________________S ____________________Date____________________
APPortfolioProgramVerificationForms:Aftercarefullyreadinginstructionsinthishandbook,pleasechoosewhich
tosubmitandsubmitVerificationFormsforthoseactivitiestothisapplication.activitiesPLEASENOTE:PleasedonotsubmitVerificationFormsforadditionalactivitiesinexcessofthoserequired.ApplicationswithexcessVerificationFormswillbereturnedtoallowthecandidatetochoosewhichactivitiestosubmit.
ACTIVITYEXPLANATIONSANDVERIFICATIONFORMS
ClinicalHours
orF eachspecialty(wound,ostomyand/orcontinence),candidatemustcompleteaminimumof350related
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clinicalhoursfocusedonthatspecialtyduringthecertificationperiod.cceptableActivities:DirectlyprovidingpatientcareorservingastheClinicalInstructortoRN’sorAPN’srovidingwound,ostomyorcontinencecaretopatients.ApVerificationForm:ClinicalHoursPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingheappropriatebox:woundostomycontinencetApplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________BycheckingthisboxIconfirmthatIworkedatleast350hoursduringthecurrentcertificationperiodinhe ect sp ialtyindicated.
_
1. Daterangeofclinicalhours:____________________
2. Clinicalsetting:_________________________________
3. Role(s)w edclinicalhours–checkallthatapply:hilecompletingclaprovide
imrDirectcare
ClinicalInstructorEmployeeSelf‐employed&/orinPrivatepractice.Ifchecked,pleasedescribewhatyouplantosubmitifauditedhere(see#2below).
Doc mPro of
u entationrequiredifaudited:of clinicalhourssuchas:1. Letterfromsupervisor(s)confirmingallthepointsabove. 2. Ifself‐employedorinprivatepracticeandaletterfromasupervisorisnotpossible,documentation
reflectingcompliancewithclinicalhourrequirementmustbesubmitted.
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EDUCATIONThe du rtfoliorequirestheapplicanttohaveobtained40hoursofeducationwith t efulfilledbyusing:
e cationcomponentoftheAPPo
in hecurrentcertificationperiod.Itmayb1. Continuingeducation(CE),or2. Academic(college/university)courses
Coursesusedinonespecialtyportfoliomaynotbeusedagaininadifferentspecialtyportfolio,andwillbeconsideredduplication.
Atleast20contacthoursmustbedirectlyrelatedtotheclinicalspecialty(wound,ostomy,orcontinence)
Atleast10contacthoursmustbefocusedonpharmacology Nomorethan1 singpractice0contacthoursmaybefocusedonprofessionalnur
ContinuingEducation:OneContactHour(CME,CNEorCE)=50‐60minutes.REMINDER:Whenclaimingcontinuingeducationpointsforthiscategory,thefullprogramtitlemustbespecified.Packetssubmittedwithageneralconferencetitlewillnotbeaccepted.Forexample,listingthe“WOCNAnnualConference”isunacceptable.Eachlectureattendedmustbelistedseparatelytodeterminerelevancetothespecialty,e.g.“PharmacologicAgentsforContinenceManagement”,“TopicalTreatmentsforControlofBioburden”or“PouchingTechniquesforEnterocutaneousFistulas”.Examplesofprofessionalpracticetopicswouldbe“WOCNLegalIssues”,“PreceptorWorkshop”or“MarketingYourBusiness”.ContinuingEducationpointsrelatedtosuchtopicsasHIPPA,CPR,ACLS,etc.areotacceptablen becausetheyarenotspecifictoWOCNpractice.Formore,seeProfessionalActivitiesxplainedaboveEAcademicEducation
1academicsemestercredit=15contacthours=15CE’s1academicquartercredit=12.5contacthours=12.5CE’s
ExamplesofacademicacceptablecoursesAdvancedPhysicalAssessment,AdvancedPharmacology,AdvancedAnatomyandPhysiology,Business,Ethics,Educationclasses(e.g.AdultLearningTheory),ChronicDiseaseManagement
PLEASENOTE:Academiccreditsmustbefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity.Creditsmustrelatetohespecialtycertificationwhichissought(wound,ostomyandcontinence)nursing,orberelatedtohealthare,teachingorthebiopsychosocialknowledgebaseofhumanservices.tcDoc mu entationRequiredifAudited:
1. Transcripts,orCertificateofattendanceorcompletionthatincludesname,date,programtitle,andthenumberofcontacthoursawarded.
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VerificationForm:EducationPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
pplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________A
Date ProgramTitleSession/CourseProvider
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#ofAcademicCredits.PleaseSpecifyquarter”orsemester”““
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PROFESSIONALPROJECTS
Activitiesinthiscategorymustclearlydemonstrateachievementofadvancedpracticeandincludecomplexactivitiesrequiringsignificantpreparationandmultiplestepsforcompletion.Toreceivecreditforthiscategory,youmusthavehad theprimary responsibility for completionof the activity. Candidateswho select thisAPLevelActivity,maychooseanyONEofthefiveactivityoptionsdescribedbelow.
A. Establishawound,ostomyorcontinencenursingormultidisciplinaryserviceinwhichtheAPWOCNursecarriestheprimaryresponsibilityforthecareofwound,ostomyand/orcontinenceissueswithinahealthcaresetting.Shemayworkaloneorbeassistedbyateam.ThisteammightincludeaPhysicalTherapist,aSurgeon,aSocialWorker,and edformorethanonespecialty,itemsbelowmustaddresseachspecialtyasapp
aDietician,etc.Ifthiscategoryisus
ropriate.Thismustinclude:
hdevelopmentofthepolicies,procedures,formulary,andbillingWritingaproposalorbusinessplan
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B. Lead project.Thismustinclude:aqualityimprovement(QI)
Evaluationofthesituation
IdentificationoftheproblemPerformanceofaliteraturereview
a reevidence‐basedIdentificationofpotentialsolutionsthat
Implementationofacorrectiveprogram Re‐evaluationoftheidentifiedproblem
C. WriteaGrantProposal(non‐researchbased). (Example:grantmoneyforeducationaldevelopmentortoobtainequipment)
D.
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CapstoneProjectforPost‐MasterscertificateorDoctoral‐levelnursingdegree.Definition:Thecapstoneprojectisaculminationoftheknowledgegainedduringgraduateordoctorallevelcourses.Theprimaryobjectiveoftheseprojectsistheimprovementofhealthcareoutcomesinpracticesettingsthroughtranslationofevidenceintopractice.Theseprojectsmayincludeinvestigationofquestionsaboutpracticeandtherapies,changesinthehealthcaredeliverysystem,organizationalchangesthatimpacthealthcareatthelocal,regionalandnationallevelandlegislationandhealthcarepoliciesthatreducehealthcaredisparities.
E. SpecialProjects:activitiesnotdefinedintheAPPortfoliohandbook.TheseactivitiesmustbesubmittedtotheAPCommitteeforpre‐approval.Therequestforpre‐approvalmaybesentanytimewithinthecertificationperiod,butmustbeatleastonemonthpriortoAPapplicationdeadline.TheAPCommitteewillreviewtherequestandmakeadecisionofacceptability.ItisrequiredyouusethePre‐ApprovalFormtosummarizetheproject.Other
quested.Remember,theprojectmustbecomplex,requiresignificantpreparationandtaintothespecialty(wound,ostomy,orcontinence).
documentationmayberemultiplestepsforcompletion,andper
Examplesthatmayqualifyinclude: mustincludeobjectives,learningLearningModuleinawritten,electronic,orvideoformat.Themodule
cyevaluation. terrelieftoprovideorteachaboutWOCcare
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ductformularActivityA:Copyofpolicies&procedures,proActivityB:LetterfromadministratorconfirmingyourroleActivityC:CopyofgrantproposaldocumentActivityD:LetterfromacademicadvisorconfirmingprojectActivityE:Additionalitemstoberequestedfromcandidateduringthepre‐approvalperiod
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VerificationForm:ProfessionalProjects:ActivityAEstablishaWOCNursingorMultidisciplinaryServiceseforActivityAtodocumentactivitiesrelatedtoestablishingawound,ostomyorcontinencenursingorultidisciplinaryservice.
UmPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
pplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________A1. Dateactivitycompleted:____________________________2. Includeacopyofyourproposalorbusinessplanwiththisapplication.
3. IncludeacopyofyourliteraturereviewwithreferencelistinAPAorAMAformat.
literaturereferences.4. Listthetitlesofthepoliciesandproceduredocumentscreatedandsupporting
ed.5. Describeinseveralparagraphshowyourproductformularywasdetermin6. Describeinseveralparagraphshowyourbillingprocedurewasdesigned.
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VerificationForm:ProfessionalProjects:ActivityBQualityImprovementProjectUseforActivityBtodocumentactivitiesrelatedtoaQualityImprovementProject
Pleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
___________________________Applicant’sName:_______________________________________________Dateactivitycompleted_______________________________________
leasesummarizebyansweringthefollowingquestionsinseveralparagraphsforeachquestion:P
1. hatwastheclinicalchallenge?W
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3. Whatactionswereimplementedtoaddresstheproject?
4. Describetheevaluationprocess.
5. Whatweretheresultsoftheproject?IncludeacopyofyourliteraturereviewwithreferencelistinAPAorAMAformat.
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VerificationForm:ProfessionalProjects:ActivityCGrantProposalUseforActivityCtodocumentactivitiesrelatedtowritingaGrantProposalPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
_______________________________________Applicant’sName:___________________________________Dateactivitycompleted:___________________________
atD egrantapplicationsubmitted:____________________________________
1. Titleofyourgrantproposal_______________________________________
2. Pleaseincludeacopyofthegrants’abstract/executivesummary.
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VerificationForm:ProfessionalProjects:ActivityDCapstoneProjectUseforActivityDtodocumentactivitiesrelatedtoaCapstoneProjectPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
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VerificationForm:ProfessionalProjectsActivityESpecialProjectPre‐approvalleaseusethisformforActivityEtodocumentactivitiesnotelsewheredefinedandsubmitforpre‐pproval,asaspecialproject,bytheAPCommittee.PaPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybyheckingtheappropriatebox:woundostomycontinencec
________________________________Applicant’sName:__________________________________________DateActivityCompleted_________________________________Completethisformforeachprojectoractivity.Answereachsectionwithseveralparagraphsofnformation.Summarizetheactivityinasmuchdetailaspossible.Youmustincludehowitrelatestothe
cedpracticeproject.iselectedspecialtyareaandwhyitshouldbeconsideredanadvan
.Summarizeactivityasitrelatestotheselectedspecialtyarea.1.Provideanoverviewoftheimplementationofprogram/projectasitrelatestotheselectedspecialtyrea.2a3.Evaluationofprogram/project(implicationsforclinicalpractice)asitrelatestotheselectedspecialtyarea. Submitthisform,nolaterthan30dayspriortotheportfoliodeadlines,viaemailto:[email protected] Ormailto: WOCNCB 555EastWellsStreet#1100 Milwaukee,WI53202
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PUBLICATIONS
Ifyouchoosetosubmitunderthiscategory,thepublicationmustmeetallthefollowingcriteria:author,co‐author,editor,orco‐editor izationnewsletterordirectedatprofessionaloracpublishedinapeer‐reviewedjournal,professionalorgan
ademicaudience
rences. datemaybeafterrenewalperiod.includescurrent(within5years)orseminalrefe
acceptedforpublicationduringrenewalperiod,publicationrelatedtoareaforwhichcertificationissought.aminimumof10totalpointsarerequiredforthiscategory.PublicationTypes&PointDifferentiations
Key.TypeofPublication Lengthparameters PointsA.DoctoralDissertationorCapstoneproject 10B.Authoredtextbook >300pages 10C.Authoredtextbook <300pages 10D.Master’sthesisorCapstoneproject 10E.Textbookorjournaleditor 10F.Journalsectioneditor 5/yrserviceG.Chapterinabook 10H.Formalreviewofanarticle,bookormedia >200words 2/article
2/media5/book
I.Columninprofessionaljournal >200words 2/columnJ.Articleinprofessionalnewsletter >200words 1/articleK.Originalresearcharticleinpeerreviewedjournal 10L.Originalarticleinprofessionaljournal 2/articleM.NewsletterEditor 2/yrofserviceDefinitions:
Reviewerfortextbook,chapterorjournalarticle:reviewsandanalyzescontentrelatedtoWOCnursingpracticeReferencelistpublicationdates(RLPD):datesarticleswerepublished,seminalarticlesfirst;thentheyearrangeofotherarticlesDocumentationrequiredifaudited:Documentationthatdemonstratespublicationmeetscriterialistedabove.Theexactdocumentationneededtofulfillth re dsonthepublicationbutexamplesofpossibledocumentationthatmightassistinclude
is quirementdepen:
1. Copyofproduct
2. cesListofreferencesusedtocreatepublication,shouldbecurrent(within5years)orseminalreferen3. NationalLibraryofMedicinecitationorspecificURLaddressofpublication.4. Documentationtoshowjournalispeer‐reviewed,newsletterisdirectedatrelatedprofessionalor
academicaudience.
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VerificationForm:PublicationsPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinenceaApplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________DateAcceptedforPublication&/orpublished
TypeofPublication&NumberofPages
TitleofJournal,book,ornewsletter
Titleofpublication
AuthororEditor
RLPD PeerReviewed,Professionalorganizationandintendedaudience
Howdoesthispublicationapplytospecialty(50wordsorless)
Points
EXAMPLE:Accepted2‐1‐2012Tobepublished:4‐30‐2012
Type“K”‐OriginalresearcharticleinJournal‐10pgs
JWOCN CathedversusultrasoundPVRinPediatricpatientswithbedwetting
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1998;2008‐2010.
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Continence:PublicationofresearchresultsatMUSCpedsurologycliniccomparingPVRmeasurementvalidityinptswithnocturnaleneuresis
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*REMINDER:Pleaseonlysubmitunderthiscategoryifrequestingatleast10points.
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RESEARCH
The CWOCN‐AP role carries with it an understanding that the APN in specialty practice can demonstrateknowledgeapplicationevidencedbyanabilityto translateresearch intotheirpractice, improvecurrentpracticeandoutcomesbaseduponevidence,andparticipateinresearchrelatedactivitiesaseitheraprimaryinvestigatoror secondaryparticipant. Touse this category for recertification, the submittedactivitymust showevidenceofparticipationinresearchthatimprovescurrentpracticeand/orpatientoutcomesrelatedtoeitherwound,ostomyor continence nursing practice. For research or grant proposals, the AP candidate can only use the submittedrojectonetimeforre‐certificationifthestudyorgrantapprovalisstillpendingatthetimeofthesubmission(theesults,findingsandconclusionscannotbesubmittedin5yearsinthiscategory).prParticipationinResearchToreceiveAPcreditintheresearchcategory,youmusthaveservedastheprincipalorco‐investigatorofastudy,authororco‐authorofastudyproposal/grant,orhadtheprimaryresponsibilityforaresearchactivitysuchascollectingandanalyzingdata.Researchactivitiesmustrelatetothespecialtyforwhichyouareseekingre‐certificationandmustbeapprovedbyanInstitutionalReviewBoard(IRB)orequivalentapproval(peerand/orexpertreviewprocess)asappropriate.
Selectoneoftheseactivities:
posalDevelopanevidence‐basedstudypro
ationWriteandsubmitagrantapplic
Developortestaresearchtool
Detailedanalysis&interpretationofclinicalresearchdata
Documentationrequiredifaudited:1.Acopyofthestudyproposalorgrantapplication.2.AcopyoftheIRBorreviewprocessapprovalletter.3.Acopyoftheresearchdatatoolandabriefdiscussion(2‐4paragraphs)ofitsdevelopmentand/ortestingprocess.4.Submitdocumentationtosubstantiatedataanalysisactivity(abriefdiscussionin2‐4paragraphs,describinganalysisincludingresearchdesign,sampleandsetting,datacollectioninstruments,proceduresanddataanalysisasappropriate).
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VerificationForm:ResearchPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea
pplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________A1.Dateresearchactivitycompleted:________________(ifon‐going,statesuch)..DatesubmittedtoIRBorequivalentapprovalprocess:__________________(mustbepriortosubmissionof2portfolio).3.DateapprovalreceivedfromIRBorequivalentapprovalprocess:__________(ifpending,statesuch)..Submitawrittenabstractofthestudy,grantoranalysisproject(includeproblemstatement,methods,esults/findings,conclusions).Abstractshouldbelessthan300wordsexcludingtitle.4r5.Submittheliteraturereviewand/oralistofreferencesusedtowritethestudy,grantoranalysisprojectinAPA(AmericanPsychologicalAssociation)orAMA(AmericanMedicalAssociation)format.
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TEACHINGand/orPRECEPTING
Aminimumof30pointsarerequiredfromtheTeachingandPreceptoractivitysectiontoachieveacceptanceofthiscategoryforyourportfolioAPrecertification.Youcaneitherearnall30pointsfromteaching,preceptingora
ofthetwo.combination
TEACHINGACTIVITIESToreceiveAPpoints,teachingactivitiesmustfocusonthespecialtyforwhichyouareseekingrecertification,occurintheclassroom,clinicalareaand/orformalmeeting/conferenceandcertificantistheprimaryorco‐authorofthecontent.Youmustbetheinstructor/presenterwithaformalpresentation(i.e.,slides,podium)ofteaching/learningappropriatefortheintendedparticipant.YouwillnotreceiveadditionalAPpointsforrepeatingpresentations/lectures/posters,etc.,unlessthecontentclearlyhasbeensignificantlyalteredduetointegrationofnewclinicalevidence.
Teachingactivitiesattheadvancedpracticelevelrequireanalysisofcurrenthealthcareresearchfindingsthatexpandclinicalknowledge,enhanceroleperformanceandincreaseknowledgeofprofessionalissues.(2010WOCN:Scopeand
ofPractice,Standard#8.Education,page40.)standards
AcceptableActivity……APPointsareawardedbasedontime,typeofactivityandlevelofaudience.
1.CMEAPPo
orCNEConference/lecture/workshoppresentation:intValuepereach15minutesofpresentationbasedonparticipanttype:Residents,Physicians,WOCnurses,APN’s,PhysicianAssistants...................2.5pointsLicensedmedicalprofessionals.....................................................................................2.0points
2.NonAPPo
CMEorCNEConference/lecture/workshoppresentation:intValuepereach15minutesofpresentationbasedonparticipanttype:Residents,Physicians,WOCnurses,APN’s,PhysicianAssistants...................2.0pointsLicensedmedicalprofessionals.....................................................................................1.5pointsNon‐Licensedhealthcareprofessionals...................................................................1.0points
3.Primaryauthorofconferenceposterpresentationatstatelevelorgreater: intValue/poster ..................................................................................................................10pointsAPPo
PRECEPTORACTIVITIESPreceptingactivitiesattheAdvancedPracticelevelrequireparticipationinmulti‐professionalteamsthatcontributetoroledevelopmentanddirectlyorindirectlyadvancenursingpracticeandhealthservices.(2010WOCN:ScopeandstandardsofPractice,Standard#10.Collegiality,page42.)ToreceiveAPpoints,preceptoractivitiesmustfocusonthespecialtyforwhichyouareseekingrecertification.Acceptablepreceptoractivitiesincludeacademicpreceptorshiporinicaleducationofhealthcarcl eprofessionals.
1. Academicpreceptorship:involvesprovidingclinicalexperiencestostudentsinaWOCNEP*,DNP,APN(NP,CNS,NMWorCRNA),PhysicianAssistant,MedicalDoctor,orPhysicalTherapisteducationalprogramandrequireswrittenobjectivesandevaluation.……………..40hours=30points**
2. Clinicaleducationpreceptorship:involvesmentoring,orientationof,orbeingshadowedby,non‐studentssuchasphysicians,nurses(CWOCN,CWS,NP,CNS,NMWorCRNA),PhysicianAssistantsorPhysicalTherapists.……..120hours=30points**
*WOCNEP–WoundOstomyContinenceNursingEducationProgram
**Academicandclinicaleducatorpreceptorshipscanbecombined,utilizing13.3hoursper10pointsforacademicand40hoursper10pointsforclinicaleducatorpreceptorship.
Doc e achingactivity.
um ntationrequiredifaudited:Documentationthatsubstantiateste
Examples:
1. Presentationorlecture–brochureorlettershowingparticipation.2. Posterpresentation–proofofacceptanceoftheposterorcopyofpublishedabstractfortheconference.
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VerificationForm:TeachingPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinenceapplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________A
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VerificationForm:PreceptorPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinenceaApplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________
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PROFESSIONALORGANIZATIONINVOLVEMENT1. Ifthiscategoryisselected,aminimumof15pointsarerequired.2. Participatingininternational/national/regional/state/affiliateandlocalprofessionalornon‐profithealth
relatedorganizationsandmustcontributetothecertificant’scontinuingcompetenceinthespecialtyrecertificationisbeingsought.AcceptableorganizationsmayincludeWound,Ostomy,ContinenceCertificationBoard(WOCNCB
®),Wound,Ostomy,ContinenceNursesSociety(WOCN),SocietyofUrologicNursesandAssociated(SUNA),AmericanAssociationofRehabilitationNurses(AARN),ortheAssociationfortheAdvancementofWoundCare(AAWC).
3. Pointsdescribedbelowareforeachfullyearofofficeservedandcanbeusedonlyforthespecialtyforwhich
theorganizationisnoted.
4. Servingoninstitutionaloragency(employment‐based)committeesisnotacceptableforearningAPpoints.5. Publichealthpolicyactivitiesmayinvolverepresentationofprofessionalorganizationsatthenational,regional
orstatelevel.Example:participationinconsensusgroupsmeetings,testimonyforregulatorybodies,anddevelopmentofdocumentsrelatedtopublichealthpolicydecisionsforwound/ostomycontinenceissues.
AcceptableActivityTypePointsAwardedperyear
Example
Officerattheinternationallevel 20 PresidentoftheWorldCongressofEnterostomalTherapists(WCET)
Committeeortaskforcechairatinternationallevel 15 ChairofWCETClinicalPracticeCommitteeCommitteememberattheinternationallevel 10 MemberofWCETMembershipCommitteeOfficeratthenationallevel 20 PresidentoftheWOCNCB®Officerattheregionallevel 10 TreasureroftheSoutheastRegionofWOCNOfficeratthestate/affiliate/locallevel 10 SecretaryoftheNorthernIllinoisAffiliateWOCNCommitteeortaskforcechairatthenationallevel 15 ChairoftheWOCNOstomyCommitteeCommitteeortaskforcechairattheregionallevel 8 ChairofSouthCentralRegionScholarship
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Continuingcompetence:Levelofclinicalexpertiseinareaofadvancedpractice.
Documentationrequiredifaudited:Documentationfromorganizationconfirmingparticipation.
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