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WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future
Introducing the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future As a proud Supportive Association of The DAISY Foundation, the Wound, Ostomy, and …
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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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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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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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The Value of the WOC Nurse: A WOCN® Quality Improvement Project
WE’VE GOT SOME BIG NEWS! The WOCN® Society is launching a major initiative that aims to support and PROVE the value of wound, ostomy, and …
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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 Partners with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)
The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), announced a new partnership with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP). The two organizations are collaborating …
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