Blog
Catch up on our noteworthy happenings and other timely WOC industry-related information.
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A Veteran’s Positive Outlook on Bleak Diagnosis
This blog was written by guest Daniel Shockley: a proud US Navy Veteran and ostomy advocate. Every November 11, the United States observes Veterans Day …
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Member Spotlight: Charlie Buscemi, PhD, APRN, CWCN
Welcome to the first WOCN Society Member Spotlight blog, featuring the inspiring stories behind our members. This month, we’re spotlighting Dr. Charlie Buscemi—a nine-year member …
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Call for Wound, Ostomy, and Continence-Related Photos
It is a goal of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®) to continuously improve the educational content of the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) …
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A New Look for WOCN’s Continuing Education Center (CEC)
We are excited to introduce our new and improved look and feel to the WOCN® Continuing Education Center (CEC). With this new look also comes …
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The WOCN® Society Announces New ICD-10-CM Codes for Moisture-Associated Skin Damage
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) today announced that its application for new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) has been …
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In Response to Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida made landfall last week and affected much of the South East and North Eastern areas of our country, particularly Louisiana, New Jersey, and …
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Introducing the Brand-New emPOWERed Program
Whether you are the only WOC nurse in your facility or on a team of many, your daily life can be stressful, especially when patient …
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The WOCN® Society Collaborates with Relias to Enhance Education and Training
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), announced a new collaborative partnership with Relias, a trusted education and training partner to more than 11,000 …
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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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