On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Carolyn Watts, MSN, RN, CWON, and Laura Shafer, BSN, RN, CWON, who both serve on the Leadership Development Committee. This Committee helps to continually evolve the WOCN® Society’s landscape forward by soliciting and encouraging diversified members to run for leadership positions. Carolyn and Laura share their insights on the Committee’s purpose, who is eligible to hold WOCN leadership positions, what the Committee looks for in potential leadership candidates, how members can improve their leadership skills, and more.
The Call for Nominations for the 2022 WOCN Election are open through December 20, 2021. WOCN members are encouraged to nominate themselves or any qualifying individuals for open positions in the 2022 Election. The open positions are Secretary, Treasurer, Director (2 positions), and members of the Leadership Development Committee (2 positions). To submit a nomination, visit wocn.org/election.org.
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For more information on the Call for Nominations for the 2022 WOCN Election, visit wocn.org/election.org.
To view the current Chairs of each WOCN Society Committee, click here.
WOCN Society Accreditation Statement
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15115.