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The WOCN® Society Supports Bipartisan Bill to Protect Access to Ostomy & Urological Supplies
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, October 28, 2026 – The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) today announced its support for the Access to Medical …
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WOCN® Members Inducted Into 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced its 2026 Class of Fellows—reflecting the powerful role nurses play in promoting health and well-being. The inductees were …
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Member Spotlight: Linda Benskin
In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight, meet Linda Benskin, PhD, RN, SRN (Ghana), CWCN, CWS, DAPWCA, WOCNF, WHS Associate Fellow. Learn about …
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WOCNext® Call for Abstracts
Save the date and set your sights south—WOCNext® 2027 is heading to Savannah, Georgia! Are you ready to showcase what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s …
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Bring WOCN Home
Congressional recess is an important opportunity for WOCN Society members to connect directly with lawmakers in their home districts and speak up for the patients …
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Member Spotlight: Emilie Schlitt
In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight, meet Emilie Schlitt, BSN, RN, PCCN, CWOCN. Learn about her journey into WOC nursing, her passion …
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Member Spotlight: Tatjana Smith
In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight, meet Tatjana Smith, BSN, RN, CWON. Learn about her journey into WOC nursing, the patients who …
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Your Engine is Started… But Are You at Pole Position?
The content in this blog was provided by Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, FAAN Ready to stay ahead of the curve and …
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A Roadmap to Understanding eCQMs. Start Your Engines!
The content in this blog was provided by Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, FAAN The Starting Line: What Are eCQMs? Electronic Clinical …
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