About WOCN
Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society is the only national organization for nurses who specialize in the management and rehabilitation of persons with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence. WOCN members have access to an extensive network of renowned professionals specializing in wound care, ostomy rehabilitation, and continence management.

Mission
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.

Membership Benefits

Publications
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 Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), published bi-monthly, provides information on the latest research and practice issues
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 WOCNews, a quarterly newsletter, provides information and updates on the society’s activities
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 WOCN Membership Directory is published and distributed to members every two years
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 Clinical and professional practice fact sheets
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 Discounts on WOCN publications such as guidelines and pathways
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 WOCNow, an electronic newsletter, provides news and time-sensitive information six times a year
 
Educational Opportunities and Meetings
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 Discounted registration fees for the annual conference, a comprehensive learning and networking opportunity
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 Access to vendors, suppliers, and all the latest products
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 Discounted registration fees for regional meetings and educational seminars throughout the year
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 Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) — WOCN offers tuition scholarship opportunities for members to attend the NIWI Program
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 Continuing education through a WOCN contact hour approval process and online contact hour opportunities
 
WOCN Web Site
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 WOCN Forum, a members-only section of the WOCN Web site, is dedicated to the discussion of topics related to WOC nursing. Any member with an e-mail address can participate in the following topics: wound, ostomy, continence, and professional practice
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 Nurse referral listing service
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 Free job wanted ads
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 Online bookstore — offers a variety of WOCN publications and products
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 Members-only access to the Cochrane Library; designed to provide information and evidence to support best-practice health care decisions. The library consists of a regularly updated collection of evidence-based medicine databases
 
Advocacy
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 Position statements — the WOCN Society advocates public policy positions that advance access to care for people with wound, ostomy, and continence disorders
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 Voice in Washington, D.C. — WOCN has access to seasoned government relations professionals Other Membership Opportunities
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 Access to a network of renowned professionals who specialize in wound care, ostomy rehabilitation, and continence management
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 National representation at specialty nursing meetings, ANA meetings, and others
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 Scholarship, grant, and award opportunities
 
Membership Categories
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 Active Member: A wound, ostomy, and continence nurse or any RN who supports the mission of WOCN
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 Associate Member: Any person who supports the mission of the WOCN
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 Student Nurse Member: A full-time student nurse studying to become an RN (including associate degree, diploma program, or bachelor degree students)
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 Corporate Member: Any health-related industry or firm manufacturing products or providing services related to the practice of WOC nursing

Membership Application
Click here for an application to download. Please complete and forward to the WOCN national office along with your payment. Or, click here to join online today!