Don’t miss this episode of WOCTalk, where we speak with three WOCN® Society leaders, Derik, Mandy, and Nicole, about the transformative restructure of the Society’s 11 Chapters. This pivotal and exciting change aims to enhance collaboration and overall support for WOCN members. Discover how these changes will better align Chapters, local networking communities, and the national Society, and increase education and professional development opportunities. Hear about the benefits of the online Chapter Communities designed for seamless communication and upcoming website updates that will streamline operations and reduce volunteer workload. Tune in to understand why these changes are crucial for WOCN members and how they will strengthen the WOC nursing network.
Episode Resources:
Visit the Chapter page on the WOCN website for more information on the restructure, including FAQs and additional resources.
Connect with your local WOCN peers through the online Chapter Communities.
View this infographic about the WOCN Society’s history.
About the Speakers:
Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a dedicated member of the WOCN Society for 23 years. He is the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Practitioner at Dignity Health Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Phoenix (2009) and completed his Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Education at Emory University.
Mandy Spitzer, MBA, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, is a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse, as well as a Certified Foot Care Nurse. An active WOCN Society member, Mandy has served on the South Central Chapter’s Board of Directors in various roles, including President (January 2023 – present), President-elect (2021 – 2022), and Communications Officer (2017 – 2020). She is currently the Medical Education Manager for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy at Smith and Nephew.
Nicole Kindel, BSN, RN, CWOCN, is an Acute Care Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse with 18 years of certification as a WOC nurse. Over the past 15 years, she has held every position on the North West Chapter Board of Directors.