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Addressing Gaps in Ostomy Care: WOCN Takes the Lead on Policy Revision
Ostomy surgeries, including colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies, are life-saving procedures that significantly impact patients’ quality of life. However, access to quality care and essential supplies …
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Member Spotlight: Lu Ann Reed
In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight meet Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, CRRN, BC-GERO, WCC, DWC, CNE, an assistant professor who …
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Relief Efforts for California Wildfires: Resources for Those Affected
As destructive wildfires continue to impact numerous communities throughout southern California, the WOCN® Society expresses our heartfelt concern and unwavering support for all those affected. …
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Member Spotlight: Mandy Spitzer
In this WOCN® Society Member Spotlight edition, we’re thrilled to introduce Mandy Spitzer, MBA, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, current President of the WOCN South Central Chapter! …
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WOCNext®: A First-Time Attendee’s Guide to Making the Most of Your Experience
WOCNext, hosted by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), is a premier annual event for healthcare professionals specializing in wound, ostomy, continence, foot …
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Member Spotlight: Diane Adams
In this edition of the WOCN® Society Member Spotlight, we highlight Diane Adams, BSN, RN, CWCN, from Ohio. Diane has been a dedicated member of …
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Submit Your Abstract for WOCNext®
WOCNext® 2025 will be held from June 1-3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. If you’re ready to share your insights and research in wound, ostomy, continence, …
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WOCNext® 2024 Recap: Event Highlights & Memorable Moments
What’s New. What’s Needed. What’s Next.™ More than 2,000 wound, ostomy, continence, and foot and nail care professionals from around the world made meaningful connections …
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WOCN® Honored with 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award for Wound Education Day
We are thrilled to announce that the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has been selected as a recipient of a 2024 Power of …
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