Advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare of wound, ostomy, and continence care
08/14/2026
Well, butter our biscuits… planning is officially underway!
The WOCN Society's National Conference Planning Committee spent last week in Savannah, the Hostess City, working on the educational experience and scouting the best ways to make your time in Savannah one to remember.
We’ve got big plans, y’all. Stay tuned.
📅 June 14–16, 2027
📍 Savannah, Georgia
08/13/2026
Ready to elevate your ostomy knowledge?
Join us LIVE on Saturday, October 3, for a FREE day of virtual ostomy education, awareness, and celebration! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04s_xDG0
🆓100% FREE | 🎓7.5 Contact Hours & 0.75 Pharm Credits | 💻Bonus On-Demand Session
08/12/2026
LIVE free CE webinar on Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 PM ET. You do not have to be a member of the WOCN Society to attend.
Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04sQk3T0
In this special Wound Talk Wednesday podcast, Evan Call explores the science behind prophylactic dressings for pressure injury prevention.
Learn why clinicians should think beyond cushioning and consider how moisture, friction, shear, and dressing design all play a role in protecting skin.
Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q04sP2zv0
🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟 Meet Emilie, a WOC nurse passionate about patient advocacy, education, and the human connection.
After discovering her passion for wound care on a Burn/Trauma Unit, Emilie found her path to WOC nursing through caring for patients with complex fistulas and new ostomies.
Read Emilie’s story: https://hubs.la/Q04sHfBp0
08/09/2026
Our Scholarships offer $2,000 to support educational and professional growth!
Learn more about each scholarship's criteria and apply by November 1: https://hubs.la/Q04sjsNB0
08/08/2026
🌟 WOCN Industry Alliance Program Supporter 🌟
Thank you to Agiliti for their continued commitment to the wound, ostomy, and continence nursing specialty. Through their support of the WOCN Society’s Industry Alliance Program, Agiliti Health is helping to elevate patient care and empower WOC nurses everywhere. https://hubs.la/Q04sbsNM0
Pressure injury eCQMs are officially on the track. Is your team ready?
From EHR dashboards and risk assessments to standardization and real-time alerts, this blog from Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, FAAN, breaks down what your team can do now to get ahead.
🏎️ Read the blog for a practical eCQM “pit crew” checklist https://hubs.la/Q04sjsbC0
🏎️ WOCN members, join the conversation in the Communities to share how your organization is preparing https://hubs.la/Q04sjxFS0
Community Home - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society The WOCN® Society is professionally managed by Association Headquarters, a charter accredited association management company.
08/07/2026
🌟 WOCN Industry Alliance Program Supporter 🌟
Thank you to Safe n Simple for their continued commitment to the wound, ostomy, and continence nursing specialty. Through their support of the WOCN Society’s Industry Alliance Program, Safe n Simple is helping to elevate patient care and empower WOC nurses everywhere. https://hubs.la/Q04sbBrH0
08/06/2026
Can silicone dressings help prevent pressure injuries?
A 2023 systematic review found moderate-certainty evidence that silicone dressings can reduce the incidence of pressure injuries in acute care settings, including on the sacrum and heels.
Read the full article to explore the evidence and implications for clinical practice: https://hubs.la/Q04sbjcT0
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