The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

About Us

Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, international nursing society of more than 4,600 healthcare professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and incontinence.

Mission Statement

The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society that supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence.

We accomplish our mission by:

  • Supporting members with access to the most up-to-date professional information in the field through annual conference, products and publications and website.
  • Creating ample opportunities for members to network.
  • Working to move the profession forward on behalf of its members through its involvement on Capitol Hill.
  • Offering research opportunities through the WOCN Center for Clinical Investigation.

The WOCN Society offers comprehensive benefits to any and all healthcare professionals who are involved in providing wound, ostomy and continence patient care. When you join, you will have access to skills and resources that will help you advance your practice, deliver excellent patient care and reach your personal and professional goals.

2010 Strategic Plan (pdf)

Values:

  • Trust
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Vision
  • Communication
  • Diversity

These organizational values serve as the guiding principles for the WOCN Society. The Society strives to ensure that these six values are part of everything we do.