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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


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

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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.

http://www.nursingcertification.org/


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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.

mailto:[email protected]




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


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):_______________

e

®CWON–A_________________________

®

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.

http://www.wocncb.org/become-certified/advanced-practice/how-to-obtain.php


ACTIVITYEXPLANATIONSANDVERIFICATIONFORMS

ClinicalHours

orF eachspecialty(wound,ostomyand/orcontinence),candidatemustcompleteaminimumof350related


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.


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.

WOCNCBAdvancedPracticePortfolio–January2013 Page15

VerificationForm:EducationPleasecompleteaseparateverificationformforeachspecialty&indicatethatspecialtybycheckingtheppropriatebox:woundostomycontinencea

pplicant’sName:__________________________________________________________________________A

Date ProgramTitleSession/CourseProvider

AccreditingOrganizationifCE NumberofContactHours

#ofAcademicCredits.PleaseSpecifyquarter”orsemester”““

Pleaseselectcategory:

W‐O‐C PharmProfPractice


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

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ropriate.Thismustinclude:

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B. Lead project.Thismustinclude:aqualityimprovement(QI)

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a reevidence‐basedIdentificationofpotentialsolutionsthat

Implementationofacorrectiveprogram Re‐evaluationoftheidentifiedproblem

C. WriteaGrantProposal(non‐researchbased). (Example:grantmoneyforeducationaldevelopmentortoobtainequipment)

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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

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3. IncludeacopyofyourliteraturereviewwithreferencelistinAPAorAMAformat.

literaturereferences.4. Listthetitlesofthepoliciesandproceduredocumentscreatedandsupporting

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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.


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

FirstAuthor

1998;2008‐2010.

PeerreviewedbyJWOCNforprofessionalandacademicaudience

Continence:PublicationofresearchresultsatMUSCpedsurologycliniccomparingPVRmeasurementvalidityinptswithnocturnaleneuresis

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*REMINDER:Pleaseonlysubmitunderthiscategoryifrequestingatleast10points.


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).


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.


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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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

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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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Committeememberatthenationallevel 10 MemberofSUNAcommitteeMemberof

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