WOCN Library
Knowledge is power and the WOCN Society takes pride in knowing its members have access to the best educational resources in the field. Information contained in the WOCN Library have been developed and researched by leaders in the field of WOC care and often undergo an extensive content validation process to secure best practice standards.
Accessible in the Library:
- The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- Position Statements
- Fact Sheets
- WOCN Newsletter – The WOCNews
- Guidance on OASIS Skin and Wound Status MO Items
- Advocacy & Grassroots Toolkit
- White Papers
Available free to members thru the Member Center:
- The brand new WOCN Image Library
- Best Practice documents:
- Management of Gastrostomy Tube Complications for the Pediatric and Adult Patient
- Bowel Prep for Patients with a Colostomy
- Colostomy and Ileostomy: Products and Tips for Clinicians
- Trouble-Shooting for Pediatric Ostomies
- Professional Practice documents:
- Five Steps to Successful Marketing
- Business Plan Template
- WOC Nurses – A Smart Addition to the Healthcare Team
- WOCN Student Presentation Power Point
- Evidence–Based Report Cards from the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing
Just part of the many benefits offered to members. Join today!
In This Section
- Journal of WOCN
- WOC Newsletter
- Position Statements
- Fact Sheets
- Archives
Important Links
WOCN FEED
- 2009 Election Results
- New Position Paper on Avoidable versus Unavoidable Pressure Ulcers
- Guidance on OASIS Skin and Wound
- Visit the brand new Global Learning Center
- New Position Statement on Stoma Marking
- Inpatient Prospective Payment Changes: A Guide for the WOC Nurse
Gaining membership has helped me broaden my understanding of the complex role of being a WOCN nurse.
