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#ISaidWhatIWant Starts With Nurses
As a nurse, I am uniquely positioned – and have the expertise – to facilitate meaningful conversations with patients and families about present and future …
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Listen and Subscribe to WOCTalk, the WOCN Society’s Podcast Channel
Introducing WOCTalk, a Podcast Channel Courtesy of the WOCN® Society As clinical experts, leaders and passionate caregivers, it can sometimes be a challenge to find …
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What Is the Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers and Who Can Benefit From It?
What is the Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers and Who Can Benefit From It? How to use the Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers …
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Easy Ways to Fund the Future of WOC Nursing
Due to the growing need for wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses and a strong belief in the continued growth and success of WOC …
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Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights
Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights Act Today and Be a Voice for Change Joanna J. Burgess BSN, RN, CWOCN Management Board of …
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Scholarship Program Application Updates
Written by Chair of the Scholarship Task Force, Carole Bauer, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, OCN, CWOCN. Have you ever wondered about the scholarship program offered by …
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WTA Program On-Site Competency Test Held at Home Care Conference
RitKen and Associates, LLC. exhibited at the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, where they took …
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Proper Use of WOCN® Acronym & Your WOCNCB® Nursing Credentials
The WOCN Society and the WOCNCB are two separate entities but work collaboratively to provide WOC nursing education. If you have questions regarding your certification, …
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Awesome Ollie the Ostomy Bear
The Society does not endorse or support products or services. This is a guest blog post written by ostomy patient and advocate, Dawnette Meredith. If …
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