In this episode of WOCTalk, we’re joined by Laurie Wooley, MSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, to discuss her experience implementing the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program at her hospital. What started as a master’s degree project to train 12 bedside nurses quickly grew into a hospital-wide initiative, with 70 staff members eager to expand their wound care knowledge. Laurie shares insights on overcoming challenges, measuring success through improved patient outcomes, and the impact of increased wound care education among nurses, residents, and physicians. She also discusses the need for implementing other programs and her vision for continuing to advance wound care education.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Resources:
Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program
How to become a certification wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse
Ostomy Care Associate (OCA®) Program
About the Guests:
Laurie Wooley, MSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, is an experienced inpatient wound and ostomy nurse with a decade of expertise in the field. As a WTA Course Coordinator and Ladder III nurse at AHN-St. Vincent Hospital, she focuses on quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Holding both a BSN and a master’s degree in nursing education, Laurie has earned two national board certifications—Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) and Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)—through the experiential route.