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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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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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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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WTA Your Way: Wound Care Education for All Healthcare Providers
Wound care education is not exclusive to wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses, and having a basic knowledge of skin and wound management is essential …
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The WOCN® Society Announces Inaugural Class for Fellow Program
Congratulations to the first cohort of WOCN Fellow inductees Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, June 7, 2023 – The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) …
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WOCN Society Named Lecture Series: Honorees & 2023 Presenters
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®) maintains a series of named lectures reserved to honor, recognize, and uphold the legacy of outstanding individuals …
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The WOCN Society Announces Fellow Program, Recognizing WOC Nursing Excellence
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, February 22, 2022 – The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) announced the WOCN Fellow Program in recognition of nursing …
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