We Invite You to Join the WOCN ® Society. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ What is...

We Invite You to Join the

WOCN® Society

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™

What is the WOCN Society?

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is a professional, international nursing society founded in 1968.

The WOCN Society is a nonprofit organization that develops and elevates standards of education and practice for the profession of wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing.


What is the WOCN Society?

WOCN members include: More than 4,800 individuals with expertise in the

care of patients with wound, ostomy and/or continence issues.

Fifty-five corporate, nonprofit, and/or small business member partners who support the mission of the WOCN Society.


Our Mission

“WOCN [Society] is a professional nursing society,which supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and continence concerns” (WOCN, 2012a,

p.6).


History of the WOCN Society

Historical Highlights (WOCN, n.d.-a; 2010)

1958, Norma Gill, who had an ileostomy, became the first professional enterostomal therapist.

1968, 12 stomal therapists formed the American Association of Enterostomal Therapists.

1969, Name changed to the North American Association of Enterostomal Therapists.

1971, Name changed to the International Association for Enterostomal Therapy.



Historical Highlights (continued…)

1976, Bylaws required RN license for admission into educational programs and certification.

1985, BS required for admission into educational programs and certification.

1986, Established/incorporated a separate certification board.

1992, Name changed to Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN), reflecting the expanded scope of practice to include wound and continence care.



Foundation Founded in 1978 to oversee two of the WOCN

Society’s most important elements: Research and education (WOCN Foundation, n.d.).

1999, Established the Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) to promote the generation and dissemination of research and evidence-based practices to support WOC nursing care and the value of the WOC nurse specialist (WOCN, 2010).


WOCN Society Today!

Why join the WOCN Society? Membership provides multiple benefits to support YOU!


WOCN Society Today! Benefits

Education The WOCN Society is the premier provider of WOC

nursing education. Online continuing education opportunities in the

Continuing Education Center (CEC). National and regional educational conferences

(discounted member pricing). Access to the WOCN-endorsed, Wound Treatment

Associate Program, which must be delivered under the direction of wound care certified, WOCN Society members (WOCN, n.d.-b).

Access to the Members-only Library and Image Library.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Publications

WOCN Society branded publications/products (discounted member pricing).

Evidence-based, Clinical Practice Guideline Series.

Best practice documents for clinicians and patients.

In It For You magazine. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and

Continence Nursing (JWOCN)-bimonthly.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Publications (continued…)

Examples-evidence-based and best practice documents:


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Publications (continued…)

Position statements, white papers, fact sheets, and quick reference guides.

Guidance on OASIS-C documentation. Professional Practice Manual. Business Plan Template. Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Career Advancement

Grow as a WOC nurse with support and resources from the WOCN Society:

Salary & Productivity Survey. Online Members’ Empowerment Center. Research and scholarship opportunities through

the WOCN Society Foundation: Member’s research grant. Financial awards to attend a WOCN-accredited

WOC nursing education program or pursue advanced nursing degrees.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits

Public Policy and Advocacy: Leadership Opportunities WOCN Society’s Health Care Agenda (WOCN, 2012b):

Guiding Principle: The purpose is to promote public policy and advocacy activities related to the WOCN Society’s mission, vision and strategic goals.

Priorities: Patient access to WOC supplies. Payment reform. Nursing workforce and education. Quality of care initiatives.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Public Policy and Advocacy: Leadership

Opportunities (continued…)

Resources. Access to public policy updates (online). Access to the Advocacy and Grassroots Toolkit. Fact sheet: Reimbursement of APRN services.

Opportunities to facilitate/advance legislative activity that promotes the benefits of WOC nurses.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Public Policy and Advocacy: Leadership

Opportunities (continued…)

Opportunities to help shape legislation to protect patients and strengthen the profession:

Example: WOCN Society developed Ostomy Resolution HR 152, 112th Congress (WOCN, 2012b).


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Networking Opportunities

Access to more than 4,800 WOC professionals: WOCN Society website (www.wocn.org). Discussion forums. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. National and regional conferences. Regional and affiliate meetings. Membership Directory. Member Center.


WOCN Society Today! Benefits Networking Opportunities (continued…)

WOCN Society’s Region and Affiliate Objectives (WOCN,

n.d.-c): Provide support and encouragement for the new WOC

nurse and all members of the WOCN Society at a local level.

Foster leadership qualities through participation in the professional organization.

Promote the WOCN Society among interdisciplinary health care professionals.

Promote the philosophy of the WOCN Society to its members.


WOCN Society’s Regions and Affiliates


Join the WOCN Society Today!



Various memberships are available: Active (RN). Associate (Non-RN). Retired (active, associate). Student (full-time to become a RN). Corporate (regular for profits). Corporate (nonprofit/small business).

For information about memberships, visit: www.wocn.org/membership



Fill out a membership application at www.wocn.org, and join WOCN Society members from around the globe to advance the practice and guide the care of individuals with WOC concerns.

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References

WOCN Foundation. (n.d.). What is the Foundation? Retrieved May 2013, from https://www.wocnfoundation.org/index.php/who_we_are

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (n.d.-a). The History of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). Retrieved May 2013, from http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.wocn.org/resource/resmgr/history_of_wocn.pdf

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (n.d.-b). Wound Treatment Associate (WTA). Retrieved July 2013, from https://wocn.site-ym.com/?WTA


References

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (n.d.-c). Region and Affiliate Information. Retrieved May 2013, from http://www.wocn.org/?page=r_a_information

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2010). Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice. Mt. Laurel, NJ: Author.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2012a). WOCN Society’s Policy & Procedure Manual. Retrieved March 2013, from https://wocn.site-ym.com/global_engine/download.asp?fileid=13567F43-11CB-4DAB-8BC4-1962C4071157&ext=pdf


References

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2012b). Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Health Care Agenda. Retrieved May 2013, from https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/wocn.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/files/wocn_health_care_agenda_%28201.pdf


Additional Resources

Carlson, C. A., Wallman, C., & Witt, C. (2012). Why join a professional organization? Retrieved July 2013, from https://www.nann.org/uploads/files/NANN_Professional_Assn_PPT_Jan_2012.pdf

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