Get ready to shine! It’s time to celebrate the incredible warmth, dedication, and healing touch of WOC nurses! As we approach WOC Nurse Week 2025 (April 13-19), the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is honored to recognize each and every one of you for the positive light you bring into the lives of your patients every day.
Like the sun that rises each morning, you bring hope, comfort, and expert care to those in need. Your unwavering commitment, compassionate spirit, and clinical excellence brighten the path to healing for countless individuals. With every wound you heal, every ostomy you manage, and every continence challenge you navigate, you restore confidence, inspire resilience, and empower lives. ☀️
Throughout the year, WOC nurses illuminate healthcare as advocates, caregivers, educators, experts, leaders, and innovators. Your expertise not only transforms patient outcomes but also uplifts families and communities. Your impact stretches far beyond hospital rooms and clinics—like rays of sunshine, your care touches lives, spreading warmth and strength wherever you go.
Take time to honor your achievements and recognize the incredible contributions you and your colleagues make by:
- Displaying your WOC Nurse Week poster with pride.
- Wearing your WOC Nurse pin to showcase your dedication.
- Celebrating with your fellow WOC nurses and sharing appreciation.
- Entering the online photo contest for a chance to win exclusive prizes!
- Tuning into a special WOC Nurse Week webinar to earn free continuing education.
- Reflecting on the countless ways to make a different in patients’ lives.
DIGITAL WOC NURSE WEEK TOOLKIT
Download the digital toolkit to access a Thank You card, a Certificate of Appreciation, Ads and Logos, Sample Social Media posts, and more!
WOC NURSE WEEK PHOTO CONTEST
Celebrate your special week by posting your sunny and bright moments on social media for a chance to win exclusive prizes!
HOW TO ENTER:
- Post a photo on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X) of yourself wearing your WOC Nurse Week pin, standing near your WOC Nurse Week poster, or celebrating with your colleagues. Must include the hashtag #WOCNurseWeek2025.
CONTEST DETAILS:
- The photo contest will run from April 13, 2025, through April 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
- Only activeWOCN members are eligible to win prizes.
- Winners will be chosen by popular vote! After WOC Nurse Week ends, we’ll upload all eligible photos to a Facebook album and invite the WOC community to like and comment on their favorites. The top 3 photos with the most engagement will win.
- If the same group photo is submitted by multiple people, we’ll accept the first submission as the official entry.
*By entering the photo contest, you authorize the use of photographic reproductions for any marketing purpose deemed appropriate by WOCN.
WOC NURSE WEEK SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
Celebrate WOC Nurse Week with a playlist filled with uplifting, feel-good songs to brighten your day. Press play or hit shuffle and let the good vibes flow while you do what you do best!
EARN 1 FREE CONTACT HOUR!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a special free webinar, Building On Our Legacy, Ensuring Our Future, on Wednesday, April 16. Learn how WOC nurses continue to overcome challenges, advance clinical excellence, and strengthen the future of our specialty. For anyone who missed it access it on-demand for free!
WOCN MERCH SHOP
The WOCN Merch Store is now open! Stock up on exclusive, made-to-order gear, available now through May 9, so don’t wait to grab your favorites and show off your WOC pride.
WOCtalk PODCAST EPISODE
Celebrate with a special WOCTalk episode featuring WOCN President Vicky Pontieri-Lewis! Tune in for inspiration, insight, and a whole lot of WOC nurse pride.
WOC Nurse Week 2025 is supported by an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated.
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