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The Redheaded Nurse PodcastEP 26: A True Calling with Traci TilleryThis week’s episode of The Redheaded Nurse features Traci Tillery, MSN, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN. Evidenced by her credentials, Traci is a nurse whose career focus has been dedicated to providing care and expertise in the area of wound care. In our conversation, Traci describes her journey as a nurse and details her practice serving the community from her own mobile foot care clinic, “Toe Truck”!Traci’s commitment to the nursing profession, her heart for service and caring spirit, truly set an example! Join this episode of The Redheaded Nurse and meet Traci for adose of authenti...
2026-02-1028 min
WOCTalk(BONUS) Ostomy Observations Series S4E5: Anticipatory Guidance in Ostomy CareResources:American Cancer SocietyAmerican College of Surgeons Ostomy Home Skills ProgramCorstrata Virtual Ostomy Support ServicesCrohn’s and Colitis Foundation of AmericaEmbracing Ostomy LifeGirls With GutsJWOCN® articles:Outcome Criteria for Discharging the Patient With a New Ostomy From Home Health CareSurvey Results on Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative PeriodPreoperative Stoma Site Marking Decreases Stoma and Peristomal ComplicationsCharacteristics of Convex Skin Barriers and Clinical ApplicationO...
2025-11-2855 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationMeet the WOCNCB 2025 Employer Recognition Award Winner-UAB Hospital!UAB Hospital actively involves CWOCNs in numerous multidisciplinary teams such as the Quality Council, Interdisciplinary Skin Team, and Value Analysis Team this nominee empowers these specialists to serve as content experts and leaders in their fields. This holistic approach not only elevates care standards but also reinforces the integral role CWOCNs play in shaping hospital policies and practices. Through these initiatives, the nominee stands as a model of excellence, fostering a culture where specialized knowledge is both recognized, appreciated,and harnessed for the benefit of all patients.In this episode we are joined members of the UAB...
2025-09-0425 min
Street Side: The Street Medicine Institute PodcastHOPE Services Hawai'i finding ʻāina through street medicineJoin us this week to listen to Dr. Michiko Fried (DNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC) and Dr. Kevin Emmons (DrNP, APN, CWCN, CFCN, WOCNF) from HOPE Services Hawai'i speak on their experiences performing Street Medicine in Hilo. Don't forget to register for this year's ISMS which will be hosted in Hilo, Hawai'i!Special thanks to Co-Host Poyani Bavishi. Don't forget to follow and share our podcast! Please send us suggestions at studentcoalition@streetmedicine.orgLink to SMISC One-Pager: LinkLink to Show notes: LinkThe Street Medicine Institute Student Coalition is dedicated t...
2025-08-0343 minWOCTalkSocial Learning: Innovative WOC Nursing EducationEpisode Resources:WOCN Continuing Education CenterFirst Social Learning discussionsBite Sized Learning CoursesWound Treatment Associate (WTA®) ProgramOstomy Care Associate (OCA®) ProgramAbout the Guests:Ashlee Garcia, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, CLT is the current Chair of the WOCN Society’s Education Committee (2024-2026). She has specialized in WOC nursing since 2012 and became certified in 2013. With a strong background in acute care and long-term acute care settings, Ashlee now manages the WOC program at TMC and runs the outpatient ostomy clinic. Passionate abou...
2025-02-1823 min
All Our Problems PodcastAll Our Problems Podcast | Episode 7 with Pastor QuincyWE'RE BACK!!! We are excited to release our first episode of 2025 with Quincy Wheeler - our Pastor at Cuyahoga Falls Church of the Nazarene (CFCN). Quincy is a friend of ours and a big part of our journey in faith - we sit down to discuss his blog on CoveringTheCorner.com and his love for baseball and family, faith, and many things in between! We want to shout out CFCN and ask you to donate if you feel inclined - here is the link to donate online: https://www.cfcn.org/give
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2025-01-0946 min
The Jann Arden PodcastMarilyn Denis: The Radio, The Gummies, and The Love of Her LifeDear friend and broadcasting icon Marilyn Denis joins the show this week! She shares her journey through broadcasting, family life, and the evolution of media. She reflects on the joys of Christmas with her family, the challenges of building a home, and the sacrifices she has made throughout her career. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on broadcasting, the challenges posed by AI and technology, and the impact of scams on public figures. The conversation also touches on celebrity encounters and the balance between privacy and public life.More about Marilyn Denis:
2024-12-0657 min
Podcast UFOA 1971 Humanoid and Craft Report From Alberta, Canadaby UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear
Rosedale Humanoids and Craft2In 1973, the U.S. experienced a wave of humanoid reports that are documented in the 1976 Center for UFO Studies publication by David Webb appropriately titled “1973 – Year of the Humanoids.” These sorts of reports weren’t unique to the States and just two years before, in 1971, a report came out of Canada that was looked into by William K. Allan, described as the “tireless UFO investigator of Calgary” in the June 1972 Flying Saucer Review Case Histories Supplement 10 where his report was published (page 6 of pdf).
Allan’s report...
2024-10-2008 min
The Melanin Initiative's PodcastFrom Passion to Practice: Dr. Yvette Conyers' Nursing StoryIn this episode of The Melanin Initiative, we're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Yvette Conyers for a deeper dive into her inspiring nursing journey and her perspectives on the current state of healthcare. Dr. Yvette Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS, CNE, is a powerhouse in the world of nursing and healthcare. With a deep passion for health equity and cultural competency, Dr. Conyers has dedicated her career to advancing nursing education and patient care. From her beginnings as a young mother determined to defy the odds, to earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice...
2024-08-1832 minWOCTalkEnhancing Collaboration: Inside the WOCN® Society’s New Chapter StructureEpisode Resources:Visit the Chapter page on the WOCN website for more information on the restructure, including FAQs and additional resources.Connect with your local WOCN peers through the online Chapter Communities.View this infographic about the WOCN Society’s history.About the Speakers:Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a dedicated member of the WOCN Society for 23 years. He is the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Practitioner at Dignity Health Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a Mast...
2024-07-1650 minWOCTalkBeing a WOC Nurse PreceptorEpisode Resources:Click here for information on the WOCN-accredited nursing education programs.Click here to view Preceptor FAQs about becoming a WOC nurse preceptor, how to get started with new students, information about roles and responsibilities, and more.Click here to search the Preceptor Directory to find a WOC preceptor in your area.Click here to view information on WOCN Society membership options.Click here to view the WOCN Society annual scholarship information. About the Speakers:Lori Borja, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, h...
2024-07-0259 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationMeet the WOCNCB 2024 Employer Recognition Award Winner-NCH Healthcare System!At NCH Healthcare System the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team educates nursing staff, participates in shared governance, updates and writes new policies and has significant input for wound, ostomy, and continence products. The WOC Nursing Director is a CWOCN. In this episode we are joined members of the NCH Healthcare System team:Gina Teegarden, RN, BSN, BHA, MBA, CENP, Chief Nursing Executive NCHWOCNCB Certified:Ursula Andrus, RN, BSN, CWON Debra Percher RN, BSN, CWONJaime Pinnock RN, BSN, CWCNSelma Musha RN, BSN, CWCN The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the...
2024-06-1316 minThe Melanin Initiative's PodcastPreventing Amputations Through Expert Foot CareWelcome to the Melanin Initiative!In this informative episode, we talk with Yvette Conyers DNP, a doctorally-prepared Nurse Practitioner specializing in foot and nail care. Yvette shares her extensive knowledge gained from over 20 years in nursing and over a decade as an advanced practice nurse. She discusses her mission to provide high-quality foot care services directly to patients' homes, making care convenient and accessible, especially for those who are homebound or have difficulty managing their feet due to systemic conditions like diabetes. Yvette is a certified foot care nurse (CFCN) through the Wound, Ostomy, Continence N...
2024-06-0233 min
Women In MediaMarilyn Denis: Purpose & PassionWhat an honour; this week's guest is iconic Canadian broadcaster Marilyn Denis who's just been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.During this conversation, Marilyn reflects on her career and the changes in the media industry. She discusses her transition from the television show and her new routine. She also talks about the pride she felt when she first started hosting CityLine and some industry challenges along the way. She expresses excitement about the next generation of broadcasters and their ability to be multifaceted and flexible. She emphasizes the importance of...
2024-04-2325 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with members of Northside Hospital, GA, the 2023 Employer Recognition Award Winner!At Northside Hospital the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Northside Hospital, Georgia team:Patricia Tyson - Nurse Director for WOC Nursing and GI ServicesWOCNCB Certified:Angela Dye - WOC Nurse Manager Jessica Wood - WOC Nurse SupervisorElizabeth Blankeship-WOC Nurse and PreceptorLytton Reese - WOC Nurse and Preceptor The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the members of the Northside Hospital team.Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWONSarah Erslev, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCNThey discuss a v...
2023-10-1130 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with members of Northside Hospital, GA, the 2023 Employer Recognition Award Winner!At Northside Hospital the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Northside Hospital, Georgia team:Patricia Tyson - Nurse Director for WOC Nursing and GI ServicesWOCNCB Certified:Angela Dye - WOC Nurse Manager Jessica Wood - WOC Nurse SupervisorElizabeth Blankeship-WOC Nurse and PreceptorLytton Reese - WOC Nurse and Preceptor The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the members of the Northside Hospital team.Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWONSarah Erslev, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCNThey discuss a v...
2023-10-1130 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E3: Traveling with an Ostomy: Don’t Say No to “Let’s Go”!Click here to visit the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® (WCET) websiteClick here to visit the International Ostomy Association (IOA) websiteClick here to find a WOC nurse in your area About the Speaker:Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a nurse for more than 35 years and certified WOC nurse for over 25 years with experience in acute, outpatient, and home care. Her current clinical practice is based at UnityPoint at Home in Iowa, where she works with a team of WOC nurses to provide consultation fo...
2023-09-2931 min
Trust Me I'm a DecoratorMarilyn Denis: Canada's Daytime QueenThis week's guest is a beloved friend to Tommy and Debbie, and a beloved face and voice in Canadian broadcasting; Marilyn Denis! Together, they look back on their favourite memories of The Marilyn Denis Show, recount Marilyn's romance with Jim, and so much more.In 2023, Marilyn announced she would bid adieu as host of the popular Canadian Screen Award-winning series THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, following 13 incredible seasons and a 34-year career of daily daytime television. Throughout her years on television, Canada’s Queen of Daytime always placed her fans at the centre of it all, as she pr...
2023-09-1843 minWOCTalkHeart and Sole of Starting a Foot and Nail Care PracticeOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Nicolien Wilder, BSN, RN, CWCN, CFCN, to discuss the ins and outs of starting and running a foot and nail care nursing practice to offer medical routine foot care to seniors at home.Episode Resources:Click here to visit the Heart and Sole Foot and Nail Care websiteClick here to visit the SCORE website which offers free business advice from experienced mentorsClick here to visit the American Foot Care Nurses AssociationAbout the Speaker:...
2023-08-1538 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E1: "What About Sex?" Common Issues for Single and Partnered Individuals with OstomiesThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program. During this episode, we sit down with Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, FAAN, to discuss the ostomy nurse’s role in offering patients counseling for sexual function after ostomy surgery, helping patients maintain intimacy, and addressing common sex and intimacy concerns for heterosexual and LGBTQ+ patients.Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional infor...
2023-07-2852 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationNew Streamlined PGP Requirements – What you Need to Know!Listen to Linda McKenna, MSN, RN, CWOCN and Lynette Gunn, APRN,GCNS-BC,CWCN,CFCN discuss the new 2024 Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP) requirements. The streamlined requirements will make more nurses eligible to recertify without taking an exams!
2023-07-0321 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationNew Streamlined PGP Requirements – What you Need to Know!Listen to Linda McKenna, MSN, RN, CWOCN and Lynette Gunn, APRN,GCNS-BC,CWCN,CFCN discuss the new 2024 Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP) requirements. The streamlined requirements will make more nurses eligible to recertify without taking an exams!
2023-07-0321 min
OV Boss BabesBoss Babe Corner Ep. 75 - Katrina Platt Foot CareWe know that feet help with our balance and mobility - but how do they affect our overall health? Katrina Platt is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) and young startup business owner in Barry's Bay.
Katrina has several years of experience providing person-centered healthcare, but decided to embark on a new venture, bringing foot care services to the Madawaska Valley community through Katrina Platt Foot Care!
In this episode, we chat about...
👣 How Katrina first 'stumbled' across this profession and why she wanted to pursue medical foot care as a career
👣 Why people with d...
2023-05-2430 min
The Nurse Practitioner - The Nurse Practitioner PodcastRoutine Foot CareIn this episode of The Nurse Practitioner Podcast, Dr. Yvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS discusses routine foot care.
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2023-04-0326 min
The Nurse Practitioner PodcastRoutine Foot CareIn this episode of The Nurse Practitioner Podcast, Dr. Yvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS discusses routine foot care. _______________________________________________________ Sponsored by: JAANP Resource CenterAre you curious about what the effects of discontinuing CGM therapy is or understanding the steps to interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile report? Find out answers to these questions and more from our diabetes content on the JAANP Resource Center: https://journals.lww.com/jaanpresourcecenter/Pages/dexcom.aspx
2023-04-0326 minWOCTalkWOC Nurse Transition from Traditional Clinical Practice to IndustryAbout the Speakers:Colleen Drolshagen, BSN, RN, APRN, CWOCN, is a board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse with over 35 years of experience caring for individuals with these specific needs. She has worked in both acute care and outpatient settings. She has enjoyed many opportunities to speak internationally and to volunteer within her professional organizations. Colleen served on the Wound, Ostomy Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) exam committee, served as chair of that committee and is currently on the WOCNCB exam preparation committee. Colleen has also served as Director for the WOCN® Society. Colleen served on the National Co...
2023-02-2851 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with members of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, the 2022 Employer Recognition Award Winner!At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles the WOCNCB Certified Nurses team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center team: Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of NursingPatricia “Peachy” Hain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Executive Director of NursingAnnie Azor-Ocampo, MSN RN CWOCN DAPWCA, A Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Department of Wound and Ostomy CareMathew Monterola, DNP, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, Associate Director of Clinical Support Programs, SPHM, WOCN, Inpatient Diabetes Education, & Dialysis The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interv...
2023-02-2336 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with members of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, the 2022 Employer Recognition Award Winner!At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles the WOCNCB Certified Nurses team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center team: Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of NursingPatricia “Peachy” Hain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Executive Director of NursingAnnie Azor-Ocampo, MSN RN CWOCN DAPWCA, A Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Department of Wound and Ostomy CareMathew Monterola, DNP, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, Associate Director of Clinical Support Programs, SPHM, WOCN, Inpatient Diabetes Education, & Dialysis The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interv...
2023-02-2336 minWOCTalkAcute Care Foot & Nail Care ProgramOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Mary Ann Whaley, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN, and Stephanie Stokes, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN, to discuss their facility’s new inpatient foot and nail care program. Services include basic foot assessment, foot/nail cleaning, toenail trimming, callus removing, moisturizing, and more. They also discuss the potential to turn this into a billable service and expand the lower extremity assessments. About the Speakers:Mary Ann Whaley became certified in wound care in 1999 through the WOCNCB. In 2005, I obtained my Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). In 2015, Mary Ann bec...
2022-12-2722 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) In this episode you will hear Kate Clayton-Jones, a CFCN and founder of FootCare by Nurses. Kate has built her business from the ground up as a skilled nursing agency that fills the gap in foot care between the medical podiatric approach to feet and the cosmetics of pedicures focusing on improving overall foot function and a patient’s quality of life.
2021-10-1508 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) In this episode you will hear Kate Clayton-Jones, a CFCN and founder of FootCare by Nurses. Kate has built her business from the ground up as a skilled nursing agency that fills the gap in foot care between the medical podiatric approach to feet and the cosmetics of pedicures focusing on improving overall foot function and a patient’s quality of life.
2021-10-1508 min
Beyond Clean with ACEBCWA S5:E20 Processing Surfaces for Health in a Pandemic WorldDr. Greg Whitely, J. Darrel Hicks and David Thompson ask you to join them for a roundtable discussion around COVID/DELTA.
Healthy results must be the focus of all pandemic cleaning around the world.
Listen as they bring to bear the realities of the responsibilities of technicians, management and operations and join in with questions.
Dr. Greg S. Whiteley
Dr. Greg S Whiteley is an industry leader and company director, and appointed academic, with many years of research collaboration and supervision within applied microbiology and public health applications.
Dr. Whiteley has decades of experience in...
2021-08-171h 20WOCTalkOutpatient Ostomy Triage ToolOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, Jessica Held, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, and Aimee Frisch, BSN, RN, CWOCN, authors of the ePoster “Outpatient Ostomy Triage Tool: Education for the Generalist” that was presented at the WOCNext® 2021 conference. The authors discuss the importance of care issues among new ostomates, the gap in education of how healthcare providers can triage ostomy concerns, and how this tool can provide resources to patients in need of ostomy supplies and educate healthcare staff on ostomy care in multiple settings. Episode Resour...
2021-08-1740 minWOCTalkPeristomal Skin Health: A WOCN Society Consensus ConferenceOn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Catherine Ratcliff, PhD, GNP-BC,CWOCN, CFCN, FAAN, and Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN, to discuss the results of the Peristomal Skin Health: A WOCN Society Society Consensus Conference, including the characteristics of healthy peristomal skin, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting peristomal skin health, gaps in evidence, and best practices for maintaining healthy peristomal skin.In addition to this episode, this important topic was presented as an educational session during WOCNext® 2021.WOCNext 2021 attendees can view this session on-demand for free by logging into t...
2021-07-1343 minWOCTalkSuccessful Transitions of Care: Wound, Ostomy and Continence SuppliesOn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Barbara Dale, RN, CHHN, CWOCN. Barbara started her career as a nursing assistant in long term care in 1985. She has worked in a variety of settings from acute care to psychiatric prisons but found her niche in home health after obtaining her RN in 2000. She obtained her WOC nurse certification from Emory University in 2003. In her current role she does patient evaluations and maintains all medical supplies for her home health, hospice, and private duty locations. Barbara has actively volunteered on a National level for WOCN over 10 years and has...
2021-06-2929 minWOCTalkExpanding a Foot Care Education Program for Nurses: A Quality Improvement SurveyIn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Tara L. Beuscher, DNP, RN-BC, GCNS-BC, ANP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, NEA-BC and Mary Ellen Stolder, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, CFCN to discuss their JWOCN article Expanding a Foot Care Education Program for Nurses: A Quality Improvement Survey. Through a quality improvement survey faculty of a foot care continuing education program in the Midwest sought to determine current practice and interest in expanding the current program, both didactic and clinical, to meet expanded requirements in certification criteria. Based on the results of the survey, they concluded there is value in...
2021-03-1634 minWOCTalkBonus Episode 14: High Output Ileostomy ManagementDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Kelly Jaszarowski, MSN, RN, CNS, CWOCN, WOCN Past President, and Rose Murphree, DNP, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, Assistant Clinical Professor, to discuss the content of the recent webinar titled, “Slow Down: Management of the High Output Ileostomy.” Kelly and Rose explain complications associated with high output ileostomies, preventative and management strategies, and complimentary therapies.This podcast and the webinar were supported by Hollister, Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse specific products or services. Episode ResourcesTo view a recording of the webin...
2020-12-0124 min
Bowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLifestyle management for a person with an ostomyWe talk with guest Janet Stoia Davis,RN, CWOCN, CFCN about the resources she recommends for her patients living with an ostomy. From websites to videos, there are many different options available for patient and nurses. She discusses how to engage family members in lifestyle management discussions. Guest bio:Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered nurse. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a par...
2020-10-2613 minBowel and Bladder Matters Podcast2016 JWOCN outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home healthToday’s podcast we talk about a publication in the Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN), titled “Outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home health care.” Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, was one of the consensus panel members of this WOCN Society consensus statement. Guest BioJanet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across t...
2020-08-1019 minWOCTalkChronic Tissue Injury: Recognizing & Publishing Clinical Issues (EP.47)On this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Barbara J. Rozenboom, BSN, RN, CWON, and Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN as they speak about their session from WOCNext 2020 Reimagined titled, “Chronic Tissue Injury: Recognizing & Publishing Clinical Issues”. Barbara and Mary explain their telehealth practice model for WOC care in their homecare agency, UnityPoint at Home, answer audience questions from their live session, and speak to their work with chronic tissue injury. Their session from WOCNext 2020 Reiminaged focuses on raising awareness for unique tissue injuries and working towards the goal to have consistent terminology to descr...
2020-07-2852 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationBecoming a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN®), a conversation between three Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN®) Jill Trelease DNP(c), FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN, Clay Collins APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN and Jonathon BSN, RN, CFCN discuss the motivation of becoming a CFCN and the value and benefits it brings to their work setting and patients.
2020-07-2011 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationBecoming a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN®), a conversation between three Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN®) Jill Trelease DNP(c), FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN, Clay Collins APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN and Jonathon BSN, RN, CFCN discuss the motivation of becoming a CFCN and the value and benefits it brings to their work setting and patients.
2020-07-2011 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastDifferent Roles of a WOC Nurse: Telehealth NurseIn this podcast, Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN talks with us about Telehealth and the role of the WOC nurse. Telehealth and the use of technology is changing our world. Listen to this podcast to get Mary’s thoughts. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the WEBWOC Nursing Education Program. Mary is Past Presi...
2020-04-2026 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationWOCNCB® Certified Nurses Sharing COVID-19 Experiences We are proud of our nurses and appreciate their dedication to patient care. WOCNCB® wanted to share some of their stories. Hear how they are rising to the challenge and adapting to provide services where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear from: Holly Hovan CWOCN-AP®, Jessica Simmons CWON®, Sarah Erslev CWOCN®, CFCN®, Jonathan F. Smith CFCN® and Cathy Wogamon, CWON®, CFCN®.
2020-04-1516 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationWOCNCB® Certified Nurses Sharing COVID-19 Experiences We are proud of our nurses and appreciate their dedication to patient care. WOCNCB® wanted to share some of their stories. Hear how they are rising to the challenge and adapting to provide services where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear from: Holly Hovan CWOCN-AP®, Jessica Simmons CWON®, Sarah Erslev CWOCN®, CFCN®, Jonathan F. Smith CFCN® and Cathy Wogamon, CWON®, CFCN®.
2020-04-1516 minWOCTalkMaximize the Effectiveness of Technology in WOC Nursing (EP.39)On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with two wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses, Christina Palau Vaccari, MS, BSN, CWOCN, and Lynette Franklin, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, to talk about how they effectively use emerging technology within their practices. Christina is an inpatient WOC nurse at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Lynette is a WOC nurse with more than 20 years of experience as an instructor and clinician, and she has practiced nursing in four countries. Christina and Lynette previously worked together in Emory’s outpatient clinic, and they presented a session on technology in nursing at a WO...
2020-03-311h 00
The Scope PodcastThe Scope Podcast Episode 2 Medline PDGM and Wound Care audioIn this episode of “The Scope” podcast from the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice (@ochchstaff) is happy to welcome our guests from our Diamond Sponsor, Medline! Darcy Selby, Marketing Director for Medline in Ohio and Pennsylvania is joined by the head of operations Crystal Luna-Anderson RN, BSN, CWON, CFCN to discuss the importance […]
2020-02-0221 minThe Scope PodcastThe Scope Podcast Episode 1 Medline Wound CareIn this inaugural episode of “The Scope” podcast from the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice (@ochchstaff) is happy to welcome our guests from our Diamond Sponsor, Medline! Darcy Selby, Marketing Director for Medline in Ohio and Pennsylvania is joined by the head of operations Crystal Luna-Anderson RN, BSN, CWON, CFCN to discuss the […]
2020-01-0220 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastThe importance of supporting & mentoring our fellow nursesIn this episode, host Nena Wilen sits down and talks with Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN on the importance of supporting and mentoring our fellow nurses. Listen to Mary's thoughts on the generation, education and knowledge differences and the impact on the healthcare setting. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the W...
2019-12-3020 minWOCTalkGlocal Perspectives on Healthcare: WOC Practice with Diverse Populations (EP.30)It is no secret that we live in a global society. Wound, ostomy and continence nurses work in myriad of settings with client populations that reflect global diversity. Healthcare providers and clients alike benefit from care informed by global engagement. During this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Kevin Emmons DrNP, APN, AGPCNP-BC, CWCN, CFCN and Lynette Franklin APRN, MSN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, to discuss their session at WOCNext 2019 titled, “Glocal Perspectives on Healthcare: WOC Practice with Diverse Populations”. Listen in to review several definitions of global health, learn about Kevin and Lynette’s service learning experiences from differ...
2019-11-191h 02WOCTalkFrom WTA to CWOCN (EP.29)In this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with 3 WOC nurses who have all experienced implementing and/or participating in the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA® Program). What is the WTA Program? The WTA Program as a continuing education program created by the WOCN® Society to further empower wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) specialty nurses, and improve patient outcomes by strengthening the wound care team. With a flexible education program that is applicable to all health care settings, the WTA Program prepares non-WOC certified nurses to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds under the direction of a...
2019-11-0534 minWOCTalkThe Premier Program for Basic Wound Care Education (EP.26)On this episode on WOCTalk we sit down with Janet Ramundo, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN to talk about the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program. Janet has been a practicing CWOCN since 1991, in both home health and long-term care settings, and an educator at Emory University’s WOCNEP since 1996. As an active WTA Program Course Coordinator, Janet has graduated over 100 students through the program. She currently serves as the Wound Treatment Associate Advisory Committee Chair for the WOCN® Society.The WTA Program is a continuing education program created by the WOCN Society to further empower wound, ostomy and cont...
2019-09-2434 min
WOCTalkIntroducing the New Foot and Nail Section of JWOCN (EP.16)On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Tara Beuscher, DNP, RN-BC, GCNS-BC, ANP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, NEA-BC. Dr. Beuscher has been providing foot and nail care for over 25 years. Beginning foot care practice in Senior Centers and Skilled Nursing Facilities, she developed the Foot and Nail Course for Nurses in 1996, which has been the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire’s highest-ranking continuing education course since its inception. Dr. Beuscher was on the initial Foot and Nail Care Nurse Exam test development committee with the Wound, Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®). She currently works in the podiatry department for D...
2019-05-0724 min
WOCTalkKeep it Simple! Basic Ostomy Skin Care: A Guide for Patients and Health Care Providers (EP.08)Participants:
Mary F. Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN
Barbara J. Rozenboom, BSN, RN, CWON
People who have a stoma often have many of the same questions and concerns. In this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with co-authors of the Basic Ostomy Skin Care: A Guide for Patients and Health Care Providers, a resource document that addresses answers to some of the most asked questions that people ask about the care of a stoma and the skin around the stoma. While the answers in this resource are meant for the person who has a stoma...
2019-01-1521 min
WOCTalkSetting the Standard for Body Worn Absorbent Products: Results of the WOCN Consensus Conference (EP.07)WOC Nurses are often called upon to make recommendations to individuals or purchasing/procurement representatives regarding body worn absorbent products. While considered a containment strategy for incontinence, these products simultaneously impact skin integrity. The WOCN Society held a consensus conference to identify current clinical practice gaps and define standards of care for individuals using body worn absorbent products for the management of fecal and urinary incontinence. The goal of the consensus conference was to develop evidence and consensus based statements that result in the development of a manuscript and ultimately, an evidence-and-consensus-based decision support tool around this concept. In...
2019-01-0141 min
Today's Wound Clinic's showEpisode17: HBOT & The OIGIn this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses a recent report that found claims for HBOT services were denied due to a lack of medical documentation, and other important factors in the delivery of hyperbaric medicine affecting today’s wound care, with James (Jim) Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DWC, FCCWS, DAPWCA, president of The Wound Care Experts LLC.
2018-02-2040 min
Today's Wound Clinic's showEpisode17: HBOT & The OIGIn this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses a recent report that found claims for HBOT services were denied due to a lack of medical documentation, and other important factors in the delivery of hyperbaric medicine affecting today’s wound care, with James (Jim) Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DWC, FCCWS, DAPWCA, president of The Wound Care Experts LLC.
2018-02-2040 min
Divabetic PodcastsDiabetes Spotlight: Authors Joy Pape & Hope WarshawJoin Mr. Divabetic, as he shines the spotlight on Joy Pape, RN, BSN, CDE, WOCN, CFCN and Hope Warshaw MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM, the authors of the book, "Real-Life Guide To Diabetes: Practical Answers to Your Diabetes Problems."
2011-04-0630 min
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)The Lethbridge Economy and Infrastructure Investment (Part 2 Q&A)While the federal government has finally acknowledged that Canada is not immune to the effects of the global economic crisis, and Boomtown Alberta has just unveiled its first deficit budget in 16 years, how are we faring in Lethbridge?
What is happening to major infrastructure projects that affect the development of Lethbridge and its hinterland?
And what about unemployment? While not as high as in Ontario and B.C., last month’s figures show that unemployment in Alberta is running at a 7-year high.
Cheryl Dick, the CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge will speak to these issues and to the unusual st...
2009-04-2300 minSouthern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)The Lethbridge Economy and Infrastructure Investment (Part 1)While the federal government has finally acknowledged that Canada is not immune to the effects of the global economic crisis, and Boomtown Alberta has just unveiled its first deficit budget in 16 years, how are we faring in Lethbridge?
What is happening to major infrastructure projects that affect the development of Lethbridge and its hinterland?
And what about unemployment? While not as high as in Ontario and B.C., last month’s figures show that unemployment in Alberta is running at a 7-year high.
Cheryl Dick, the CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge will speak to these issues and to the unusual st...
2009-04-2300 minSouthern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)LABOUR FORCE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LETHBRIDGE AND REGION (Part 2 Q&A)There are several labour force issues in southern Alberta including the impact of retiring baby-boomers, the shortage of workers in specific industry sectors and the challenges of attracting, retaining and developing qualified employees to a lesser-known region of Alberta and Canada.
Cheryl Dick will be providing an overview of these and other issues and some of the solutions being developed to support employers in addressing their needs. Highlights will include some background on the situation as well as an overview of provincial and local initiatives.
Speaker: Cheryl Dick
Cheryl Dick is executive director of Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL). Prior to...
2006-04-0600 minSouthern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)LABOUR FORCE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LETHBRIDGE AND REGION (Part 1)There are several labour force issues in southern Alberta including the impact of retiring baby-boomers, the shortage of workers in specific industry sectors and the challenges of attracting, retaining and developing qualified employees to a lesser-known region of Alberta and Canada.
Cheryl Dick will be providing an overview of these and other issues and some of the solutions being developed to support employers in addressing their needs. Highlights will include some background on the situation as well as an overview of provincial and local initiatives.
Speaker: Cheryl Dick
Cheryl Dick is executive director of Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL). Prior to...
2006-04-0600 min