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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
WOCTalkClinics, Campfires, & Cool Vibes—Meet the WOCN® PresidentEpisode Resources:Message from the President – featured in the July/August JWOCN®WOCN Online Communities (the Modern Day Forums, as Chris called them)Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for CliniciansPeristomal Skin Assessment Guide for ConsumersSupport Surface AlgorithmBody Worn Absorbent Product GuideA View From Here: Ostomy Life Coach – featured in the May/June JWOCN®Minnesota Wild Rice Soup RecipeAbout the Speaker:Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, AGPCNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, has been a nurse for 42 years, a certified WOC nurse...
2025-07-2945 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 min
The 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 minWOCTalkWOCN Fellows of Excellence: Shaping the Future of WOC NursingEpisode Resources:Click here to learn more about the WOCN Fellow ProgramClick here to apply for the 2024 WOCN Fellow Class until March 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM ETClick here to access the WOCN members-only online CommunitiesClick here to read Dr. Buscemi’s WOCN member spotlight blogClick here to read Dr. Pieper’s WOCN member spotlight blog About the Speaker:Dr. Pieper, PhD, RN, CWOCN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, WOCNF, completed her WOC education at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in 1989. She held a joint academic-clinical position, Wayne...
2024-01-0941 minWOCTalkWOC Certification Review: Prepping Nurses for SuccessSign up to get notified when the NEW certification review courses launch!Browse 70+ CE courses on the WOCN Society’s Continuing Education Center (CEC).Click here to visit the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) website for the certification exam information and resourcesSubscribe to the weekly WOCNow weekly e-newsletter updates for information on additional education opportunities. About the Speaker:Meghan C. Smith has been a member of the WOCN Society for 13 years. She is a nurse practitioner for the Department of Surgery at Henry Ford Hosp...
2023-10-3120 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 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 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationWOCNCB 45th Anniversary: A Conversation with some of our Longest Continuously Certified Nurses To celebrate our 45th anniversary. WOCNCB President Jessica Simmons speaks with WOCNCB Certified Janice Colwell, Mary Gloeckner, Bonnie Rolstad and Ruth Bryant to highlight the specialty, inspiration to become certified and the changes in the specialty, their practice and role over the years.
2023-03-1444 minWOCNCB Certification InspirationWOCNCB 45th Anniversary: A Conversation with some of our Longest Continuously Certified Nurses To celebrate our 45th anniversary. WOCNCB President Jessica Simmons speaks with WOCNCB Certified Janice Colwell, Mary Gloeckner, Bonnie Rolstad and Ruth Bryant to highlight the specialty, inspiration to become certified and the changes in the specialty, their practice and role over the years.
2023-03-1444 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 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E3: In the Thick of It - Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal StomasThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC to speak about the topic, “In the Thick of It- Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas”. Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a full-time provider in the Wound & Ostomy Clinic and has been instrumental in expanding the services there ove...
2022-09-3053 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view Kristen Benavides BSN, RN, CWOCN interviewing S. Joga Ivatury, MD, MHA, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Dell Medical School and currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. They will discuss the important role a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse has in both the inpatient and outpatient setting providing essential support and education to patients.
2022-04-2907 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view Kristen Benavides BSN, RN, CWOCN interviewing S. Joga Ivatury, MD, MHA, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Dell Medical School and currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. They will discuss the important role a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse has in both the inpatient and outpatient setting providing essential support and education to patients.
2022-04-2907 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
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Experiential Pathway: Use your experience to become Certified Are you a bachelor’s prepared RN or AP nurse working in Wound, Ostomy, Continence or Foot Care? Use your experience to become Certified!Hear from a nurse working in wound care who used the Experiential Pathway to become eligible to sit for the CWCN® exam!
2021-08-2403 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe Experiential Pathway: Use your experience to become Certified Are you a bachelor’s prepared RN or AP nurse working in Wound, Ostomy, Continence or Foot Care? Use your experience to become Certified!Hear from a nurse working in wound care who used the Experiential Pathway to become eligible to sit for the CWCN® exam!
2021-08-2403 min
Bowel and Bladder Matters PodcastYou're a new WOC Nurse...now what?!Being a new WOC Nurse can be daunting when you are brand new. In this podcast Mary Mahoney discusses how she would guide a novice WOC Nurse transitioning from a staff nurse role in their same facility as well as starting at a new hospital. Whether you are a new or experience WOC Nurse, this podcast can provide insight while you transition, or you are helping someone transition! Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise...
2021-04-2620 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationJWOCN® Getting Ready for Certification articles are excellent tools to help prepare for WOCNCB® exams The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) offers free access to “Getting Ready for Certification” articles for wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care. Jessica Simmons MSN, APN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is the WOCNCB Board Liaison to the JWOCN and shares how these articles can be used as an exam prep tool along with some basic studying tips. These articles are an excellent resource to help prepare for WOCNCB exams and are free open access articles available on the JWOCN® online site.
2021-03-1706 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationJWOCN® Getting Ready for Certification articles are excellent tools to help prepare for WOCNCB® exams The Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) offers free access to “Getting Ready for Certification” articles for wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care. Jessica Simmons MSN, APN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is the WOCNCB Board Liaison to the JWOCN and shares how these articles can be used as an exam prep tool along with some basic studying tips. These articles are an excellent resource to help prepare for WOCNCB exams and are free open access articles available on the JWOCN® online site.
2021-03-1706 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationTelehealth for Ostomy and Wound Care Patients Gina Day Day BSN, RN, CWON® and Lydia Beal BSN, RN, CWOCN® are filling a gap providing expert clinical care virtually. Learn how they established an online clinic to provide access to care and develop step by step care plans for each patient, helping patients live life with confidence.
2021-02-1020 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationTelehealth for Ostomy and Wound Care Patients Gina Day Day BSN, RN, CWON® and Lydia Beal BSN, RN, CWOCN® are filling a gap providing expert clinical care virtually. Learn how they established an online clinic to provide access to care and develop step by step care plans for each patient, helping patients live life with confidence.
2021-02-1020 minWOCTalkRecertifying with the Professional Growth Program (PGP)In this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Sarah Lebovits, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN DAPWCA, and Kathy Meyer from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) to discuss the Professional Growth Program (PGP) as part of the PGP Portfolio Recertification Process. Sarah and Kathy answer frequently asked questions, discuss recertification resources, and speak to additional activities that can provide a more rounded experience for WOC nurses. Episode Resources:Click here for information on the WOCNCB Professional Growth Program (PGP)Click here to view the WOCNCB Exam Preparation resources...
2021-01-1246 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastHistory & evolution of WOC nursing and productsInterested in the history of Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nursing? In this podcast we hear from Mary Mahoney, who has been a licensed WOC Nurse since 1993. She discusses the changes in WOC nursing and the introduction of different products throughout the years. 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...
2020-12-2119 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Day in a Life of a CWOCN® in an Oncology Ostomy Outpatient Clinic Star was a nurse for critical care and trauma in Acute Care before becoming a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse in 2008. She remained in Acute Care until 2018, when she was given the opportunity to start an Outpatient Clinic at UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center specifically focusing on Ostomy patients.
2020-12-1712 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Day in a Life of a CWOCN® in an Oncology Ostomy Outpatient Clinic Star was a nurse for critical care and trauma in Acute Care before becoming a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse in 2008. She remained in Acute Care until 2018, when she was given the opportunity to start an Outpatient Clinic at UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center specifically focusing on Ostomy patients.
2020-12-1712 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse Jeanine Gleba, the Advocacy Manager at United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) discusses the value of specialty nursing with Joanna Burgess-Stocks a Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN). Across the country, there is a huge gap in access to Certified Ostomy Care Nurses. Hear the positive difference access to a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse has on patients, families the health care facility staff. Joanna will discuss the specialty education and clinical skills needed for specialty nursing certification.
2020-08-1720 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Conversation with a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse Jeanine Gleba, the Advocacy Manager at United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) discusses the value of specialty nursing with Joanna Burgess-Stocks a Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN). Across the country, there is a huge gap in access to Certified Ostomy Care Nurses. Hear the positive difference access to a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse has on patients, families the health care facility staff. Joanna will discuss the specialty education and clinical skills needed for specialty nursing certification.
2020-08-1720 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationRecertifying via the Professional Growth Portfolio? Understanding Professional Practice vs. Specialty Points Lisa and Sarah are volunteers on the Professional Growth Program Committee, otherwise known as the PGP Committee and will be explaining the difference between Professional Practice Points vs Specialty Points for the Professional Growth Portfolio and also touch on the PGP Audit process.
2020-08-0315 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationRecertifying via the Professional Growth Portfolio? Understanding Professional Practice vs. Specialty Points Lisa and Sarah are volunteers on the Professional Growth Program Committee, otherwise known as the PGP Committee and will be explaining the difference between Professional Practice Points vs Specialty Points for the Professional Growth Portfolio and also touch on the PGP Audit process.
2020-08-0315 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Patient Point of View - Certification Matters Hear from George Salamy, a longtime volunteer on the board of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and a former WOCNCB Public Board Member and Public Policy committee member. George has lived with an ostomy for 40 years and shares the positive impact a WOCNCB Certified Nurse can have on patient care, quality of life and outcomes.
2020-07-2705 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Patient Point of View - Certification Matters Hear from George Salamy, a longtime volunteer on the board of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and a former WOCNCB Public Board Member and Public Policy committee member. George has lived with an ostomy for 40 years and shares the positive impact a WOCNCB Certified Nurse can have on patient care, quality of life and outcomes.
2020-07-2705 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 minWOCTalkDeveloping Quality WOC Education: A Conversation with the WOCN Society Accreditation Committee Chair (EP.38)The Society believes the right choice to deliver evidence-based care to individuals with non-healing wounds, ostomies, and urinary and fecal incontinence are nurses educated by WOCN Society-accredited Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs) and/or nurses who are certified through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®).On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Kathleen McLaughlin, DNP, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Chair of the WOCN Society’s Accreditation Committee to talk about the purpose and responsibilities of the committee and how it supports the Society, its members, and the greater nursing community. Lis...
2020-03-1728 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 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA day in the life of a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) in the Acute Care Setting As a CWOCN In the Acute Care setting, Kristen is the go-to expert for wound and ostomy care. Kristen shares her knowledge and educates clinicians RNs, MDs, as well as, patients and new parents on a variety of topics from wound assessment and dressing techniques to self-ostomy care. She is grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on her patient's lives and hopes to inspire others.
2019-12-1315 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA day in the life of a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) in the Acute Care Setting As a CWOCN In the Acute Care setting, Kristen is the go-to expert for wound and ostomy care. Kristen shares her knowledge and educates clinicians RNs, MDs, as well as, patients and new parents on a variety of topics from wound assessment and dressing techniques to self-ostomy care. She is grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on her patient's lives and hopes to inspire others.
2019-12-1315 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe role of a WOCNCB® certified nurse in APN Led Ostomy Clinic/ ambulatory setting Susan Solmos, MSN, RN, CWCN interviewing Janice C. Colwell, RN, MS, CWOCN, FAAN of University of Chicago Medicine. Janice has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient stoma clinic.
2019-11-2220 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationThe role of a WOCNCB® certified nurse in APN Led Ostomy Clinic/ ambulatory setting Susan Solmos, MSN, RN, CWCN interviewing Janice C. Colwell, RN, MS, CWOCN, FAAN of University of Chicago Medicine. Janice has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient stoma clinic.
2019-11-2220 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA day in the life of a Nurse Practitioner CWON® at a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic Jessica Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is a nurse practitioner and shares her experience as the "go to" person for any wound and ostomy condition in a hospital based nurse-run physician supported clinic.
2019-11-0710 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA day in the life of a Nurse Practitioner CWON® at a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic Jessica Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is a nurse practitioner and shares her experience as the "go to" person for any wound and ostomy condition in a hospital based nurse-run physician supported clinic.
2019-11-0710 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Day in the Life of a long-term care CWOCN-AP® Nurse Holly Hovan MSN, RN-BC, APRN-ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP is an advanced practice registered nurse at the Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, proudly serving those who have served.
2019-09-2313 min
WOCNCB Certification InspirationA Day in the Life of a long-term care CWOCN-AP® Nurse Holly Hovan MSN, RN-BC, APRN-ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP is an advanced practice registered nurse at the Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, proudly serving those who have served.
2019-09-2313 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
WOCTalkRole of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care (EP.15)In this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC and Secretary of the WOCN® Society. Chris also recently served as the WOCN Society’s Role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care Task Force Chair and was part of a group of Society volunteers and experts tasked with revising the Role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care document. This updated document replaces the 2009 version of the Role of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse or Continence Care Nurse in Continence Care. The document was revised by the Tas...
2019-04-2334 min
PCC Institute for Health Professionals PodcastJennifer Darrow on Foot and Nail CareIf you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to share her experiences as a specialist in foot care and rehabilitation.
For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu.
2013-05-1414 min
PCC Institute for Health Professionals PodcastJennifer Darrow on Foot and Nail CareIf you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to share her experiences as a specialist in foot care and rehabilitation.
For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu.
2013-05-1414 min