The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

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I practice in an Acute Care Hospital Setting… What’s in it for me?

Professionals who work in acute care settings develop care plans for patients with wound, continence and ostomy issues. Many are also responsible for patient education, product education and coordinating care among different disciplines.

Their professional development is enhanced by the benefits provided by the Society through:

  • Access to peer-reviewed research that is specialty specific and is available through the Center for Clinical Investigation and the Clinical and Professional Practice Committees.
  • Prevalence and Incidence Tool Kit that is used to validate existing procedures.
  • WOCN Guidelines that offer updated reference to the previously published AHCPR Guidelines on issues such as Management of Wounds in Patients with Venous Disease, Neuropathic Disease and Arterial Disease and Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers.
  • Best Practices for the Ankle Brachial Index, Peristomal Skin Complications and Stoma Complications.
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities

“I work in an acute care setting in a population with a high number of diabetics with PVD. I purchased the WOCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Patients with Lower-Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD). They provide me with research-based information I frequently use as a basis for my recommendations for treatment when a patient has been referred to me, as well as providing information for the referring MD if any questions arise regarding treatment plans or recommendations.”
          – Nurse in an Acute Care Setting

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