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WOCN® Fellow Program Class of 2025
As part of our WOC Nurse Week 2025 celebrations, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is thrilled to announce the newest individuals that …
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WOCN® Collaborates to Offer Global Ostomy Education
The management and care of patients with ostomies requires specialized knowledge and skills. As the field evolves, so too must the training and continuing education …
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WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future
Introducing the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future As a proud Supportive Association of The DAISY Foundation, the Wound, Ostomy, and …
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Addressing Gaps in Ostomy Care: WOCN Takes the Lead on Policy Revision
Ostomy surgeries, including colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies, are life-saving procedures that significantly impact patients’ quality of life. However, access to quality care and essential supplies …
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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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WOCNext® 2024 Recap: Event Highlights & Memorable Moments
What’s New. What’s Needed. What’s Next.™ More than 2,000 wound, ostomy, continence, and foot and nail care professionals from around the world made meaningful connections …
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WOCN® Honored with 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award for Wound Education Day
We are thrilled to announce that the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has been selected as a recipient of a 2024 Power of …
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The Value of the WOC Nurse: A WOCN® Quality Improvement Project
WE’VE GOT SOME BIG NEWS! The WOCN® Society is launching a major initiative that aims to support and PROVE the value of wound, ostomy, and …
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