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Get to Know the WOCNext 2021 Abstract Chair and Receive Submission Tips
WOCNext® 2021 will convene in Orlando, FL, on June 27-30, 2021, to bring together wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses and healthcare professionals from around the …
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WOCN Members Announced as Inductees for The American Academy of Nursing 2020 Class of Fellows
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced it has selected 230 distinguished nurse leaders to join the 2020 Class of Fellows. The inductees will be …
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The WOCN® Society Introduces a Modernized Brand and Website During Annual Member’s Business Meeting
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) introduced a modernized brand and new website during the Annual Member’s Business Meeting on Wednesday, July 15. …
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Ostomy Patient Working Toward Becoming Ostomy Nurse
The content in this blog was provided by Charlotte Rensberger, Blog Coordinator at Girls with Guts I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and had my …
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The WOCN Society Unites 3,600+ WOC Care Professionals at WOCNext 2020 Reimagined
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), united more than 3,600 pre-registered professionals from the wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care community at WOCNext® …
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Help Us Celebrate YOU!
Did you know that the World Health Organization officially named 2020 the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife? This decision was made in order …
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Women Helping Women: Nurse’s Ostomy Journey
The content in this blog was provided by Manda Barger, Secretary of Girls with Guts Rachel Badovick is a certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. …
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Get to Know Our Keynote Speaker Angela Gaffney, CHC
Angela Gaffney, CHC, is the President of Essential Health & Wellness, a firm focused on building healthy communities and organizations. As an international wellness speaker, …
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Introducing New Enhancements to the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program
As the premier program offering basic wound care education, the WOCN® Society strives to ensure that the WTA Program remains accurate, relevant, and current. Periodic …
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