About Us
Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, international nursing society of more than 4,200 healthcare professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and incontinence.
Mission Statement
The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society that supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Supporting members with access to the most up-to-date professional information in the field through annual conference, products and publications and website.
- Creating ample opportunities for members to network.
- Working to move the profession forward on behalf of its members through its involvement on Capitol Hill.
- Offering research opportunities through the WOCN Center for Clinical Investigation.
The WOCN Society offers comprehensive benefits to any and all healthcare professionals who are involved in providing wound, ostomy and continence patient care. When you join, you will have access to skills and resources that will help you advance your practice, deliver excellent patient care and reach your personal and professional goals.
In This Section
- Membership
- Leadership
- Regions/Affiliates
- News
- Advocacy & Policy
Important Links
WOCN FEED
- New – Advocacy and Grassroots Toolkit
- Inpatient Prospective Payment Changes: A Guide for the WOC Nurse
- WOCN Announces 2008 Membership Recruitment Program
- Guidance on OASIS Skin and Wound
Through the forums, I have been able to provide better care to my patients as the forums offered advice on trouble shooting and ideas.
