In this episode of WOCTalk, we’re joined by WOCN® Society President Vicky Pontieri-Lewis to reflect on her inspiring journey into WOC nursing, what it’s meant to serve in a leadership role, advice for the next generation of WOC nurses, and the vision behind the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future—created to recognize and uplift early-career WOC nurses.
We also discuss ways to celebrate WOC Nurse Week, including peer recognition, creative participation, and educational opportunities like a free webinar. Whether you’re honoring your own journey or encouraging others, this episode is a reminder of the passion, purpose, and positivity that define the WOC nurse community.
WOC Nurse Week 2025 is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Learn about the DAISY Foundation
Read the blog about the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future
Explore ways to get involved with the WOCN Society
Join the WOC Nurse Week 2025 celebrations
Register for the free WOC Nurse Week 2025 Webinar
Listen to the WOC Nurses Spread Sunshine & Healing playlist on Spotify
About the Guest:
Vicky Pontieri-Lewis, MS, RN, ACNS-BC-CWOCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for 31 years. She works as the Clinical Administration/WOC Nurse at RWJ Barnabas Health System. Her educational background includes Master of Science Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 1993; Bachelor of Science, Nursing Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, 1983; Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Education, Abbott Northwestern School; Of Enterostomal Therapy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1990; Lean Six Sigma – Greenbelt.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
