Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN

05/02/2026

is less than a month away! 🤯🤩 We can’t wait to see you there for WOC education and networking. There is nothing quite like the energy of being surrounded by people who speak your language.

Register so you don't miss out! https://hubs.la/Q04fb9DP0

05/01/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Erika Orban 🌟

📌 The Mechanics of Continent Urinary Diversions
June 1 | 8:30–9:30 AM

This session breaks down the function of systems such as the neobladder, Indiana pouch, Mainz pouch, and Mitrofanoff channel. Gain practical insights into pressure dynamics, valve function, and reservoir compliance. https://hubs.la/Q04fb23l0

05/01/2026

What an incredible time at the Association Headquarters, Inc. Leadership Forum! We’ve got some wins to celebrate 🎉

🏆 First Place (tie) – Most Innovative Way to Increase Engagement
👏 Honorable Mention – Best Promotion of an Event/Program

From boosting membership renewals by 18% to reaching 5,500+ clinicians through essential WOC education events, we’re proud of the impact the WOC nurse community continues to make 💙

Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, WOCN Society's President-Elect, represented the Board of Directors and accepted awards on behalf of WOCN

Brooke Passy, CMP, DES, WOCN's Director of Events and Industry Relations, shared insights during a roundtable panel to highlight WOCN's Ostomy Education Day and Wound Education Day virtual events.

Anna Shnayder, WOCN's Chief Staff Executive, brought energy to a very fun mock board session.

💬 Here’s what Derik had to say about the experience:
“I am thankful I was able to attend the Leadership Forum. I was proud to represent the Society in accepting our award along with Anna, and to see Brooke demonstrate her expertise. Regarding the mock board meeting, Meryl Streep should consider herself lucky that Anna did not choose acting as a career or she would have been out of a few roles! Looking forward to many more awards as our staff and WOCN volunteers continue to work together!”

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Behind every great organization is the glue that holds it together 💙

This Administrative Professionals Week, we’re celebrating Linda—WOCN’s National Membership & Administrative Assistant—who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to Linda and all administrative professionals who keep things moving forward!

04/29/2026

Your patients’ voices can help protect access to essential supplies.

United Ostomy Associations of America is gathering feedback on:
✔️ Access to supplies
✔️ Product effectiveness
✔️ Impact of delays or changes

Results will be shared with policymakers to support patient safety. Encourage your patients to take the survey as well!

Have a Question for Us? UOAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.

04/28/2026

What if less could actually do more for pressure injury prevention?

Hear how a simple, sustainable approach is helping reduce pressure injuries in oncology patients without adding more to nurses’ plates. Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q04dNrg60

04/28/2026

Missed this webinar from UOAA? You can stream it now.

Protecting Access to Ostomy and Catheter Supplies – What CMS Competitive Bidding Could Mean for You breaks down the recent CMS ruling and what it could mean for patient access, coverage, and care—plus the advocacy efforts underway.

Thank you to Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, WOCNF, the WOCN Society’s Public Policy & Advocacy Program Director, for representing the WOC specialty and sharing the clinician perspective on this important issue.

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

This , help us celebrate the incredible Chapter Leaders who guide, connect, and strengthen our WOCN community across the country.

From coast to coast, thank you for your leadership, energy, and commitment to advancing WOC nursing 💙 Behind each chapter is a dedicated team of volunteers making it all happen. Every meeting, every connection, every impact.

📍 Northwest
📍 Pacific Coast
📍 Rocky Mountain
📍 North Central
📍 Midwest
📍 South Central
📍 Mideast
📍 Mid-Atlantic
📍 Southeast
📍 New England
📍 Northeast

Want to connect with your local chapter? Find your people here: https://hubs.la/Q04dryVs0

04/24/2026

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month—an important reminder of the critical role foot health plays in quality of life, mobility, and long-term outcomes.

The JWOCN has curated a Foot & Nail Care collection featuring 15 evidence-based articles spanning diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, nail care practices, patient education, and more.

Explore the full collection to stay current on best practices and strengthen your approach to foot and nail care across care settings: https://hubs.la/Q04drv7L0

04/24/2026

👕 Indy Tee Giveaway — Celebrate your role at !

Whether you’re attending, speaking, or presenting a poster, your work and presence matter 💙

How to enter - Comment below and tell us your role!
🎤 Speaking? What’s your session about?
📄 Poster? What’s your research focused on?
🙋‍♀️ Attending? What are you most excited about?

🎉 A few winners will receive an Indy t-shirt to wear at WOCNext!

Winners announced Monday, April 27 — the Early Bird registration deadline.

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