WOCNow Weekly Digest: Ostomy Advocacy, CE Opportunities, and Supporting Our Community
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®)
Advancing the nursing practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, & continence needs.
Bringing you the highlights from WOCNow, delivered straight to your inbox—and now shared here on LinkedIn! From ostomy advocacy efforts to continuing education opportunities and community support, there’s plenty to explore this week.
Help Shape the Future of Ostomy Care Policies
Outdated coverage policies are leaving ostomy patients without the support they need. This March, the WOCN® Society is hosting a strategy conference to tackle issues like reimbursement, coding, and coverage gaps, uniting key stakeholders to drive change.
WOCN members can shape these critical discussions by completing a brief 6-question survey. Your insights will directly influence the conference outcomes and help modernize ostomy care policies.
Earn CE with WOCTalk
Claim up to 17.75 Contact Hours for FREE by listening to eligible WOCTalk episodes through February 28. Don’t miss out!
WOCN® Fellow Program Applications Open
Be recognized for your excellence in WOC nursing! Apply for the WOCN Fellow Program and join a prestigious circle of leaders making an impact in the profession. Applications close February 28.
Planning for WOCNext® 2025
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Mark your calendars—early bird registration for WOCNext 2025 opens on February 21! Join us in sunny Orlando for education, innovation, and relaxation in a streamlined 3-day format.
Start planning by viewing the education lineup, registration prices, and hotel information.
Need employer support to attend? Download our funding request letter to seal the deal.
Advance Your Ostomy Care Knowledge
Enhance your healthcare team’s expertise with our online ostomy care management course. Earn 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and deepen your skills today.
Supporting California Wildfire Recovery
The effects of the California wildfires are still being felt, and support remains critical. The WOCN Society and the Pacific Coast Chapter stand with those impacted. Explore available WOC care resources and discover ways to help:
Sign Up for Your WOC Nurse Week Toolkit
Celebrate WOC Nurse Week 2025 with an exclusive toolkit! Update your WOCN member profile by March 1 to receive your packet. (U.S. full members only.)