On this inspiring episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Charleen Singh, Founder and Program Director, and Annie Ocampo, Philippines Liaison, for the International Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (IWOCNEP) to explore the growing global reach of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing specialty through IWOCNEP. IWOCNEP is a WOCN Society Accredited WOC Nursing Education Program whose philosophy is to build a supportive and collaborative community that utilizes innovatio...
Jul 01, 2025•57 min•Ep. 136
About the Speakers: Dr. Thureiyya K. Rodriguez, DHA, MSN, CWOCN, has over two decades of experience in healthcare and specializes in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. Dr. Rodriguez’s experience spans beyond inpatient and outpatient nursing. She has an extensive range of knowledge and expertise in staffing methodology and leadership nursing. Dr. Rodriguez’s experience in nursing practice and healthcare administration, combined with her tenure in both federal and private healthcare sectors, e...
Jun 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 135
In this episode of WOCTalk, we’re joined by Brooke Passy, Director of Meetings for the WOCN® Society, to give you a sneak peek into everything WOCNext® 2025 has to offer. Happening June 1–3, 2025, in sunny Orlando, Florida (with a virtual option, too!), this year’s event features a new streamlined schedule so you can learn more in less time. Tune in to hear what’s new, including: Interactive roundtable education sessions for more collaboration A Tuesday morning exhibit hall with breakfast Exciti...
May 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 134
Lisa Orowson has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse since 2003. With a strong background in acute care, she has spent most of her career working as a CWOCN, caring for patients with ostomies and providing ongoing education to both nursing staff and students. About 13 years ago, what began as a classroom lecture for local nursing students transformed into a hands-on ostomy care lab—an interactive experience that continues today. Lisa currently serves as a nurse navigator i...
Apr 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 133
Resources: Learn about the DAISY Foundation Read the blog about the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright Future Explore ways to get involved with the WOCN Society Join the WOC Nurse Week 2025 celebrations Register for the free WOC Nurse Week 2025 Webinar Listen to the WOC Nurses Spread Sunshine & Healing playlist on Spotify Register for WOCNext® 2025 About the Guest: Vicky Pontieri-Lewis, MS, RN, ACNS-BC-CWOCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for 31 years. She works...
Apr 11, 2025•28 min
Resources: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee How To Practice Three Good Things - University of Utah Health Health and happiness go hand in hand - Harvard Health The happy secret to better work TEDTalk by Shawn Achor What Makes You Grateful? by Anne Kubitsky About the Guests: Suzanne Lord, BSN, RN, CWOCN, BCMAS, has been a registered nurse for 31 years and Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse, for the past 13 years. She ...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 132
Resources mentioned in this episode: E-ordering options that make it faster and easier for HCPs to order and alter patients’ supplies UOAA Resources Library Access to Supplies with Medicare words of Advice from UOAA Advocacy team The Critical Need to Provide Ostomy Supplies Specific to Patient Need to Improve LCD-Ostomy Supplies (L33828) UOAA non-medical switching of ostomy supplies campaign UOAA’s Roadmap to establish outpatient ostomy services. About the Guest: Yelena Brusilovsky is the Nation...
Mar 14, 2025•55 min
Resources Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program How to become a certification wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse Ostomy Care Associate (OCA®) Program About the Guest Laurie Wooley, MSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, is an experienced inpatient wound and ostomy nurse with a decade of expertise in the field. As a WTA Course Coordinator and Ladder III nurse at AHN-St. Vincent Hospital, she focuses on quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Holding both a BSN and a...
Mar 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 131
Episode Resources: WOCN Continuing Education Center First Social Learning discussions Bite Sized Learning Courses Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program Ostomy Care Associate (OCA®) Program About the Guests: Ashlee Garcia, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, CLT is the current Chair of the WOCN Society’s Education Committee (2024-2026). She has specialized in WOC nursing since 2012 and became certified in 2013. With a strong background in acute care and long-term acute care settings, Ashlee ...
Feb 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 130
Episode Resources: Click here to download the app ‘Palliative Wound Pro’ for Apple devices Click here to download the app ‘Palliative Wound Pro’ for Android devices About the Guest: Anne Walsh, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CWOCN, has been a registered nurse since 1995, beginning her career in home health care. She became certified in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing in 2001 and earned her master’s degree and nurse practitioner certification in 2003. In 2008, Anne achieved advanced certification in hospic...
Feb 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 129
Episode Resources: Scholarship Information Application Deadlines: Spring Cycle: February 1 – May 1 Fall Cycle: August 1 – November 1 About the Guests: Linda Reynolds, BSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a dedicated nurse for nearly four decades and currently serves as the Chair of the WOCN Society Scholarship Committee (2021–2025). A past president of the Pacific Coast Chapter of WOCN, Linda is also a Course Coordinator for the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program. Her commitment to advancing wound, ost...
Jan 21, 2025•37 min•Ep. 128
Episode Resources: The Phoenix magazine , the official publication of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) OstomyConnection.com About the Speaker: JoAnn is a CWOCN® since 1989 and FNP since 1999. She currently is President, Co-Director, and faculty for WEB WOC® Programs in Minneapolis, MN since 2002, educating nurses who are interested in becoming wound, ostomy, and continence care nurse specialists. In addition, JoAnn practices parttime at MercyOne North Iowa Continence clinic and Wound...
Dec 27, 2024•34 min
Episode Resources: World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®) International Ostomy Guidelines WCET® Journal Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality: A Worldwide Nursing Theory Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) Journal of Transcultural Nursing National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) About the Speaker: Cecilia Zamarripa, PhD, RN, CWON, is a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WO...
Nov 29, 2024•39 min
Episode Resources: JWOCN article: Assessment and Identification of Skin Disorders in Skin of Color: An Integrative Review About the Guests: Kathleen Francis, DNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, is a registered nurse with over 45 years of diverse experience, including acute care, perioperative, critical care, long-term care, home health care, and wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing. Board-certified as a WOC nurse since 2008, she completed her WOC education in 2007 and has been an active member of the WOC...
Nov 19, 2024•38 min•Ep. 127
Episode Resources: JWOCN Article: Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus JWOCN Article: Use of Convexity in Pouching: A Comprehensive Review JWOCN Article: Characteristics of Convex Skin Barriers and Clinical Application: Results of an International Consensus Panel Collin’s social media: Instagram About the Guests: Colin Jarvis is an ileostomy advocate who’s been living with an ostomy for over 10 years following a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. During...
Nov 08, 2024•37 min
Episode Resources: WOCN Society Pediatrics Community and Ostomy Community for members only JWOCN® evidence-based articles on pediatric care Pediatric Ostomy Support Group (POGS) by the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Youth Rally , Pull-thru Network , Crohn's & Colitis Foundation , Girls with Guts , Shadow Buddies Foundation About the Speaker: Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a WOC nurse since 1999 and currently practices at Duke University Hospital. Michelle’s primary pop...
Oct 25, 2024•34 min
Episode Resources: Ostomy Care Management (OCM) Program The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) Society The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) About the Guests: Jan Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, is an advanced practice nurse certified in wound ostomy and continence care. She most recently practiced at the University of Chicago Medicine providing care to patients with ostomies. She is a past president of the WOCN Society and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, a...
Oct 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 126
Episode Resources: For resources mentioned in this episode, visit the links below. WOCNext® 2024 presentation, “ Don’t Just ‘Go with the Flow’! Practice Update for the Management of High Output Fecal Ostomies ” - available for on-demand viewing for registered attendee WOCN members-only communities for online networking threads and professional discussions About the Speaker: Tammy Lichtman, BSN, RN, CWON, is a seasoned CWON with 15 years of experience, including roles as Regional Wound and Ostomy...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min
Episode Resources: For resources mention in this article, visit the links below: Maura’s Abstract & ePoster: Skin Care Champion Program at a South Jersey Teaching Hospital's Progressive Care Unit Alicia’s Abstract & ePoster: An Educational Intervention Differentiating Between Pressure Injuries and End-of-Life Wounds WOCNext 2024 Pictures WOCNext website About the Guests: Alicia Perez Varela has been a registered nurse since 2017 and earned her wound care certification in 2021. She attend...
Sep 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 125
Episode Resources: For resources mention in this article, visit the links below Abstract: “Going With the Flow” to Develop a Robust External Female Catheter Implementation Process ePoster: Going With the Flow” to Develop a Robust External Female Catheter Implementation Process Article: Implementation of an external female urinary catheter strategy on prevention of skin breakdown in acute care: A quality improvement study Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program Ostomy Care Associate (OCA) Program...
Sep 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 124
Episode Resources: For resources mentioned in this episode, visit the links below: Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Ostomy Supplies document L33828 located on cms.gov UOAA Support Group Finder About the Speaker: Stephanie Yates MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, is a master’s prepared Nurse Practitioner and consultant, educated at UNC - Chapel Hill, and Duke University. She received WOC nursing education at Emory University. Stephanie practiced for many years in acute care, home health, long t...
Aug 30, 2024•42 min
Episode Resources: Connect with Janice on the WOCN Community platform. Post ostomy clinic questions in the ostomy community and/or professional practice community. About the Speakers: Janice Erbe Gorski, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWON-AP, is an ostomy nurse practitioner who is employed at the Medical College of Wisconsin as a lead Ostomy APP. She is responsible for the development of the ostomy program and works in both the inpatient and outpatient clinic settings. In her role, Janice opened a nurse pr...
Aug 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 123
Episode Resources: Journey of WOC Nursing through the Decades Youth Rally United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Kristin's blog: Gutless Wonder Woman About the Speakers: Paula Erwin-Toth, MSN, RN, FAAN, has over 40 years of experience as an RN specializing in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. She is a well-known author, lecturer, and patient advocate dedicated to improving the care of people with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence in the US and abroad. P...
Aug 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 122
Episode Resources: For resources mentioned in this episode, including organizations where you can donate unused ostomy supplies, visit the links below: Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW) Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) (FOWC) United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Support Group finder American Cancer Society USC Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease About the Speaker: Janice Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, is an advanced practice nurse certified in wound ostomy and continence car...
Jul 26, 2024•43 min
Episode Resources: Visit the Chapter page on the WOCN website for more information on the restructure, including FAQs and additional resources. Connect with your local WOCN peers through the online Chapter Communities . View this infographic about the WOCN Society’s history. About the Speakers: Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a dedicated member of the WOCN Society for 23 years. He is the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Practitioner at Dignity Health Medical Group and ...
Jul 16, 2024•51 min•Ep. 121
Episode Resources: Click here for information on the WOCN-accredited nursing education programs. Click here to view Preceptor FAQs about becoming a WOC nurse preceptor, how to get started with new students, information about roles and responsibilities, and more. Click here to search the Preceptor Directory to find a WOC preceptor in your area. Click here to view information on WOCN Society membership options. Click here to view the WOCN Society annual scholarship information. About the Speakers:...
Jul 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 120
Episode Resources: Click here to find a UOAA Affiliated Ostomy Support Group near you. People who have or will have surgery, caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals are invited to attend and benefit from lifelong learning and emotional support. Click here to access the article, The Role of the WOC Nurse in an Ostomy Support Group by Stephanie Mowdy, BSN, RN, C, CETN. Click “Download” on the left-hand side to get the PDF version of the original article that was published in the JWOC...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 119
Click here for details about the WOC N Roll Welcome Party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 8. Purchase a ticket ahead of time through the WOCNext registration site. Click here to listen to the WOCTalk episode with Destination Cleveland for insider tips on what to see and do in Cleveland. Click here for a comprehensive list of things to do and places to eat in Cleveland. Register to attend WOCNext in-person. Register to attend WOCNext virtually. Click here to download the WOC...
May 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 118
Click here to access the WOCN Society’s online Continuing Education Center (CEC) Click here to search the newest online courses Click here to view the new certification review courses Click here to access the WOCN Society’s free online Clinical Resources If you missed WOCN® Wound Education Day 2023, click here to purchase the on-demand sessions If you missed WOCN® Pharmacology Day 2023, click here to purchase the on-demand sessions About the Speaker: Meghan Smith, MSN, AGACNP, CWOCN, is a nurse ...
May 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 117
Click here to learn more about the Opening Keynote session, Getting Clarity: Identifying Your Strengths to Shape Your Impact Click here to learn more about WOCNext About the Speaker: Debbie Peterson is a dynamic speaker and consultant who helps her audiences and clients make a bigger impact in their careers, businesses, and lives. Through her speaking and consulting business, Debbie travels the country, empowering professionals with the tools and strategies to go all in on who they are, what the...
Apr 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 116
