Get Involved
As a valued WOCN member we invite you to get involved with the WOCN Society and help us achieve our mission by taking advantage of these opportunities!
WOCN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
We invite WOCN members to discover the opportunity to empower change and take the lead in shaping the future of the WOCN Society by nominating a qualifying individual(s), or yourself, for open positions on WOCN Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee.
Submit your nominations by Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
WOCN OSTOMY EDUCATION DAY 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 3, 2026, for a free online experience celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and expanding education. On-demand access is coming soon!
WOCN WOUND EDUCATION DAY 2026
Join us on November 7, 2026, for a free online experience advancing wound care through education and evidence-based knowledge. Enjoy 8 sessions led by experienced WOC nursing professionals and subject matter experts, and earn 7.0 Contact Hours and 0.50 Pharmacology Credits!
WOCNext call for abstracts
Your clinical insights belong in the spotlight! Submit your abstract for WOCNext 2027 by November 2 at 11:00 AM ET and share your achievements with a community that understands your work.
SHOP For WOCN MERCH
The WOCN Merch Store is back! Discover exclusive, made-to-order WOCN, WOC Nurse Week, and WOCNext gear created just for our community. Whether you’re celebrating WOC Nurse Week or gearing up for WOCNext, there’s something for everyone.
WOCN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The WOCN® Foundation Scholarship applications are now open! Don’t miss your chance to apply and receive funding to support your professional growth. Applications close November 1, 2026.
VOICE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT MEDICARE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
WOCN is joining other organizations to oppose the inclusion of ostomy and urological supplies in the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program. Add your voice by signing the petition through the Item Coalition and help demonstrate widespread support for protecting access to these essential supplies.
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Spotlight Program
The WOCN Society’s Member Spotlight Program is a monthly initiative to honor our incredible members. With 6,000+ members dedicated to improving patient outcomes every single day, we have important stories to tell. Submit yourself or a member today
FUND THE FUTURE
WOC nurses make a difference in the lives of their patients every single day. By “funding the future”, WOCN is able to create and grow a lasting network of certified WOC nurses, generate a heightened awareness of the WOC specialty, and further advance the quality of life for the patients that we serve.
VOLUNTEER WITH WOCN
There are so many ways you can use your skills to direct patient care, support fellow colleagues, build your leadership skills, and most importantly, transform care for individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence-related issues. We become stronger whenever a member shares their time, skills, and expertise. Click below to learn more about volunteer opportunities!
Thinking of Becoming a Member?
Learn the benefits of joining and about our membership types.