January 2025

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Events

Browse our upcoming events related to WOC education, networking, and advocacy, and save the date for events you don’t want to miss.

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Membership

Join the WOC Community of Opportunity™ where members equip members with the research, advocacy, and education to advance the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.

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Public Policy & Advocacy

Advocate for policies that protect WOC nursing
and improve patient outcomes. Stay informed on legislative issues and access resources to support grassroots initiatives that promote cost-effective, outcome-based care.

Public Policy & Advocacy

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Ostomy Care Associate (OCA^®)

Enhance your care team by preparing LPNs, RNs, and
other licensed clinicians to provide optimal ostomy care and function as an invaluable extension of any WOC nurse team.

Ostomy Care Associate Program

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Wound Treatment Associate (WTA^®)

Strengthen your wound care team by equipping non-specialty nurses with the skills needed to deliver basic bedside wound care.

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Chapters

The WOCN Society has 11 chapters throughout the country that support WOCN members at a local level with resources, education, networking opportunities, social gatherings, timely information, and more.

Member Spotlight: Lu Ann Reed

In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight meet Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, CRRN, BC-GERO, WCC, DWC, CNE, an assistant professor who …

Relief Efforts for California Wildfires: Resources for Those Affected

As destructive wildfires continue to impact numerous communities throughout southern California, the WOCN® Society expresses our heartfelt concern and unwavering support for all those affected. …

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Member Spotlight: Lu Ann Reed

Relief Efforts for California Wildfires: Resources for Those Affected