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The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society January 2010
2010 WOCN/WCET Joint Conference

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Don't forget conference housing and registration will be opening soon! Be sure to view full conference schedule here.

For more information about the conference, visit wocn.jointconference2010.org.
Guidance on OASIS-C Skin and Wound

The WOCN Society has developed the following guidelines for classification of wounds within OASIS-C. These items were developed by consensus among the WOCN's panel of content experts.

Download WOCN Guidance on OASIS-C >>

Additional Resources >>
Global Learning Center - 4 New Courses

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NEW courses are now available on the Global Learning Center.
  • Diagnostic Studies for Lower Extremity (1.0 contact hours)picture
  • Asymptomatic Bacteriuria vs. Urinary Tract Infection (1.0 contact hours)
  • Setting the Course for Patient Education (1.2 contact hours)
  • Free to WOCN Members: Sexual Counseling for Ostomy Patients (1.0 contact hours) 
View the complete list of all GLC courses offered >>
The NEW JWOCN Online

WOCN members go to wocn.org. Log in to the "Member Center" section to access content on JWOCNonline.com.
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Once there, register with a username, password, and email address to enjoy the enhanced site features and to customize your personal account.

As a subscriber, it's all yours! Loaded with personalized options for subscribers, including:
  • Enhanced search options
  • Customization of personal article collections
  • Article tools to export and email content
  • Access to full library of all issues ever published...and more tools to help you stay up to date
WOCNCB Board Announces Special Fee Discounts for 2010


The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB (R)) announces special fee discounts for current certificants who apply for certification in Advanced Practice (AP) or as Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN (R)) between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.


Foot Care Certification Discount

A 50% exam fee discount is available for initial WOCNCB certification as a CFCN. Find out if your eligible >>


Advanced Practice Certification Discount

A 25% certification fee discount is available for initial WOCNCB certification as an AP nurse. Find out if your eligible >>

 

Eligibility requirements are available online at www.wocncb.org. Search using the phrases foot and nail care handbook Apr 09 or AP Handbook and Application, or contact the WOCNCB office at info@wocncb.org.

 

To receive the discounts, applicants should write the code "DISC12010" in the payment section of their applications.

2010 Research Grant Call for Proposal

The Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) is pleased to announce a Call for Research Proposals, for six research grants.

Grants to be awarded range from $5,000 - $15,000. Applications and proposals for this year's grants are due no later than February 12, 2010.

Learn more >>

As a benefit to members of WOCN, the Center for Clinical Investigation developed a step by step toolkit. The toolkit is available in the Member Center, Library section.

Product Showcase
 
PIE - Acute CarePortable Instructional Education (PIE) - Acute Care 1st Edition - Now Shipping!!

Acute Care PIE is an organized collection of WOCN educational tools aimed to assist practitioners to: train staff, provide quick assessment tools, print patient care documents and learn the best techniques for care of patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs. Over 100 resources available to download including information on wound assessment and treatment, ostomy fundamentals, incontinence dermatitis, and more. A necessity for healthcare professionals providing care in hospitals.

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