Empowerment Center
Wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses are selfless individuals. From their everyday routines to their advanced understanding of compassion, these professionals are strong, smart, and independent—and it is our job to ensure those qualities are consistently supported, nurtured, and revitalized.
The WOCN Society welcomes you to our emPOWERment Center.
Our one-stop destination featuring insightful resources for your head, heart, and hands.
The emPOWERment Center is supported by an educational grant from Medela.
About our empowerment center
WOC nurses are absolutely essential and play a vital role in ensuring improved outcomes for their patients each and every day. As an organization comprised of WOC nurses just like you, we know how easy it can be to lose sight of the tremendous impact you make on a daily basis. 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 needs, scheduling demands, and challenging times are overwhelming and dimming your light.
Our emPOWERment Center is our way of telling you we’re here for you and you’re not alone.
How Can We Empower You?
- Need something to motivate your growth? Visit our resources for the head.
- Need something good for the heart and soul? Visit our resources for the heart.
- Need something to advance your practice skills? Visit our resources for the hand.
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Head
Professional development resources to challenge your mind, sharpen your skills, and advance your practice
Podcasts
- The Professional Development Road Trip: The Thrill of Hitting the Road in your Heavy Chevy
- Recertifying with Professional Growth Program
- Medico-Legal Issues in WOC Nursing
- Collecting Data to Advocate for Additional WOC Nurse Resources
Webinars
- Don’t Write So That You Can Be Understood, Write So That You Can’t Be Misunderstood: Medico-Legal Issues in WOC Nursing
- Jump Into Your Heavy Chevy For the Professional Development Road Trip: Bumps, Twists, and Fabulous Destinations
- Nothing Says “I Mean Business” Like Taking A Cart To A Liquor Store: Business Acumen for WOC Nurses
- Guiding Your Professional Future with the Scope and Standards for the WOC Nurse: Practical Application of the 2nd Edition of the Scope and Standards
- Seat at the Table: WOC Collaboration in the Value-Added Age
Heart
Supportive resources that connect you with peers and remind you of your value
- Choosing a Career as a WOC Nurse: Information Packet
- WOC Nurse Inspiring Stories
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Event Calendar
- The Value of WOC Nursing
- Public Policy & Advocacy
- Find Regions & Affiliates
- Specialty Care Areas
Webinars
Hands
Educational resources that help support your career, advance your practice skills, and elevate your clinical knowledge