WOCNCB Certification Inspiration
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to WOCNCB Certification Inspiration, a podcast featuring conversations with nurses certified in wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care, health care advocates, patients and more! Listen and learn more about nursing certification and be inspired!
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A Conversation with members of Northside Hospital, GA, the 2023 Employer Recognition Award Winner!
October 11, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAt Northside Hospital the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Northside Hospital, Georgia team: Patricia Tyson - Nurse Director for WOC Nursing and GI Services WOCNCB Certified: Angela Dye - WOC Nurse Manager Jessica Wood - WOC Nurse Supervisor Elizabeth Blankeship-WOC Nurse and Preceptor Lytton Reese - WOC Nurse and Preceptor The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nomination...
New Streamlined PGP Requirements – What you Need to Know!
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBListen to Linda McKenna, MSN, RN, CWOCN and Lynette Gunn, APRN,GCNS-BC,CWCN,CFCN discuss the new 2024 Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP) requirements. The streamlined requirements will make more nurses eligible to recertify without taking an exams!
WOCNCB 45th Anniversary: A Conversation with some of our Longest Continuously Certified Nurses
March 14, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBTo celebrate our 45th anniversary. WOCNCB President Jessica Simmons speaks with WOCNCB Certified Janice Colwell, Mary Gloeckner, Bonnie Rolstad and Ruth Bryant to highlight the specialty, inspiration to become certified and the changes in the specialty, their practice and role over the years.
A Conversation with members of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, the 2022 Employer Recognition Award Winner!
February 23, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBAt Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles the WOCNCB Certified Nurses team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center team: Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Nursing Patricia “Peachy” Hain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Executive Director of Nursing Annie Azor-Ocampo, MSN RN CWOCN DAPWCA, A Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Department of Wound and Ostomy Car...
The Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 7.07 KBKristen Benavides BSN, RN, CWOCN interviewing S. Joga Ivatury, MD, MHA, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Dell Medical School and currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. They will discuss the important role a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse has in both the inpatient and outpatient setting providing essential support and education to patients.
The Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBKristen Benavides BSN, RN, CWOCN interviewing S. Joga Ivatury, MD, MHA, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Dell Medical School and currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. They will discuss the important role a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse has in both the inpatient and outpatient setting providing essential support and education to patients.
The Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBIn this episode you will hear Kate Clayton-Jones, a CFCN and founder of FootCare by Nurses. Kate has built her business from the ground up as a skilled nursing agency that fills the gap in foot care between the medical podiatric approach to feet and the cosmetics of pedicures focusing on improving overall foot function and a patient’s quality of life.
The Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 4.25 KBIn this episode you will hear Kate Clayton-Jones, a CFCN and founder of FootCare by Nurses. Kate has built her business from the ground up as a skilled nursing agency that fills the gap in foot care between the medical podiatric approach to feet and the cosmetics of pedicures focusing on improving overall foot function and a patient’s quality of life.
The Experiential Pathway: Use your experience to become Certified
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 3.46 KBAre you a bachelor’s prepared RN or AP nurse working in Wound, Ostomy, Continence or Foot Care? Use your experience to become Certified! Hear from a nurse working in wound care who used the Experiential Pathway to become eligible to sit for the CWCN® exam!
The Experiential Pathway: Use your experience to become Certified
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBAre you a bachelor’s prepared RN or AP nurse working in Wound, Ostomy, Continence or Foot Care? Use your experience to become Certified! Hear from a nurse working in wound care who used the Experiential Pathway to become eligible to sit for the CWCN® exam!
JWOCN® Getting Ready for Certification articles are excellent tools to help prepare for WOCNCB® exams
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MBThe Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) offers free access to “Getting Ready for Certification” articles for wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care. Jessica Simmons MSN, APN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is the WOCNCB Board Liaison to the JWOCN and shares how these articles can be used as an exam prep tool along with some basic studying tips. These articles are an excellent resource to help prepare for WOCNCB exams and are free open access articles available on the JWOCN® online ...
JWOCN® Getting Ready for Certification articles are excellent tools to help prepare for WOCNCB® exams
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 5.81 KBThe Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) offers free access to “Getting Ready for Certification” articles for wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care. Jessica Simmons MSN, APN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is the WOCNCB Board Liaison to the JWOCN and shares how these articles can be used as an exam prep tool along with some basic studying tips. These articles are an excellent resource to help prepare for WOCNCB exams and are free open access articles available on the JWOCN® online ...
Telehealth for Ostomy and Wound Care Patients
February 10, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBGina Day Day BSN, RN, CWON® and Lydia Beal BSN, RN, CWOCN® are filling a gap providing expert clinical care virtually. Learn how they established an online clinic to provide access to care and develop step by step care plans for each patient, helping patients live life with confidence.
Telehealth for Ostomy and Wound Care Patients
February 10, 2021 04:00 - 18.6 KBGina Day Day BSN, RN, CWON® and Lydia Beal BSN, RN, CWOCN® are filling a gap providing expert clinical care virtually. Learn how they established an online clinic to provide access to care and develop step by step care plans for each patient, helping patients live life with confidence.
A Day in a Life of a CWOCN® in an Oncology Ostomy Outpatient Clinic
December 17, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBStar was a nurse for critical care and trauma in Acute Care before becoming a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse in 2008. She remained in Acute Care until 2018, when she was given the opportunity to start an Outpatient Clinic at UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center specifically focusing on Ostomy patients.
A Day in a Life of a CWOCN® in an Oncology Ostomy Outpatient Clinic
December 17, 2020 04:00 - 16.6 KBStar was a nurse for critical care and trauma in Acute Care before becoming a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse in 2008. She remained in Acute Care until 2018, when she was given the opportunity to start an Outpatient Clinic at UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center specifically focusing on Ostomy patients.
A Conversation with a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 3.46 KBJeanine Gleba, the Advocacy Manager at United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) discusses the value of specialty nursing with Joanna Burgess-Stocks a Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN). Across the country, there is a huge gap in access to Certified Ostomy Care Nurses. Hear the positive difference access to a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse has on patients, families the health care facility staff. Joanna will discuss the specialty education and clinical skills needed for spe...
A Conversation with a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBJeanine Gleba, the Advocacy Manager at United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) discusses the value of specialty nursing with Joanna Burgess-Stocks a Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN). Across the country, there is a huge gap in access to Certified Ostomy Care Nurses. Hear the positive difference access to a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse has on patients, families the health care facility staff. Joanna will discuss the specialty education and clinical skills needed for spe...
Recertifying via the Professional Growth Portfolio? Understanding Professional Practice vs. Specialty Points
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 14.1 KBLisa and Sarah are volunteers on the Professional Growth Program Committee, otherwise known as the PGP Committee and will be explaining the difference between Professional Practice Points vs Specialty Points for the Professional Growth Portfolio and also touch on the PGP Audit process.
Recertifying via the Professional Growth Portfolio? Understanding Professional Practice vs. Specialty Points
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLisa and Sarah are volunteers on the Professional Growth Program Committee, otherwise known as the PGP Committee and will be explaining the difference between Professional Practice Points vs Specialty Points for the Professional Growth Portfolio and also touch on the PGP Audit process.
A Patient Point of View - Certification Matters
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MBHear from George Salamy, a longtime volunteer on the board of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and a former WOCNCB Public Board Member and Public Policy committee member. George has lived with an ostomy for 40 years and shares the positive impact a WOCNCB Certified Nurse can have on patient care, quality of life and outcomes.
A Patient Point of View - Certification Matters
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 4.76 KBHear from George Salamy, a longtime volunteer on the board of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) and a former WOCNCB Public Board Member and Public Policy committee member. George has lived with an ostomy for 40 years and shares the positive impact a WOCNCB Certified Nurse can have on patient care, quality of life and outcomes.
Becoming a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN®), a conversation between three Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN®)
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBJill Trelease DNP(c), FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN, Clay Collins APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN and Jonathon BSN, RN, CFCN discuss the motivation of becoming a CFCN and the value and benefits it brings to their work setting and patients.
Becoming a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN®), a conversation between three Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN®)
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 10.7 KBJill Trelease DNP(c), FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN, Clay Collins APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN and Jonathon BSN, RN, CFCN discuss the motivation of becoming a CFCN and the value and benefits it brings to their work setting and patients.
WOCNCB® Certified Nurses Sharing COVID-19 Experiences
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 9.4 MBWe are proud of our nurses and appreciate their dedication to patient care. WOCNCB® wanted to share some of their stories. Hear how they are rising to the challenge and adapting to provide services where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear from: Holly Hovan CWOCN-AP®, Jessica Simmons CWON®, Sarah Erslev CWOCN®, CFCN®, Jonathan F. Smith CFCN® and Cathy Wogamon, CWON®, CFCN®.
WOCNCB® Certified Nurses Sharing COVID-19 Experiences
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 9.38 KBWe are proud of our nurses and appreciate their dedication to patient care. WOCNCB® wanted to share some of their stories. Hear how they are rising to the challenge and adapting to provide services where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear from: Holly Hovan CWOCN-AP®, Jessica Simmons CWON®, Sarah Erslev CWOCN®, CFCN®, Jonathan F. Smith CFCN® and Cathy Wogamon, CWON®, CFCN®.
A day in the life of a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) in the Acute Care Setting
December 13, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAs a CWOCN In the Acute Care setting, Kristen is the go-to expert for wound and ostomy care. Kristen shares her knowledge and educates clinicians RNs, MDs, as well as, patients and new parents on a variety of topics from wound assessment and dressing techniques to self-ostomy care. She is grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on her patient's lives and hopes to inspire others.
A day in the life of a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) in the Acute Care Setting
December 13, 2019 04:00 - 28 BytesAs a CWOCN In the Acute Care setting, Kristen is the go-to expert for wound and ostomy care. Kristen shares her knowledge and educates clinicians RNs, MDs, as well as, patients and new parents on a variety of topics from wound assessment and dressing techniques to self-ostomy care. She is grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on her patient's lives and hopes to inspire others.
The role of a WOCNCB® certified nurse in APN Led Ostomy Clinic/ ambulatory setting
November 22, 2019 04:00 - 39 BytesSusan Solmos, MSN, RN, CWCN interviewing Janice C. Colwell, RN, MS, CWOCN, FAAN of University of Chicago Medicine. Janice has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient stoma clinic.
The role of a WOCNCB® certified nurse in APN Led Ostomy Clinic/ ambulatory setting
November 22, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBSusan Solmos, MSN, RN, CWCN interviewing Janice C. Colwell, RN, MS, CWOCN, FAAN of University of Chicago Medicine. Janice has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient stoma clinic.
A day in the life of a Nurse Practitioner CWON® at a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic
November 07, 2019 04:00 - 18 BytesJessica Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is a nurse practitioner and shares her experience as the "go to" person for any wound and ostomy condition in a hospital based nurse-run physician supported clinic.
A day in the life of a Nurse Practitioner CWON® at a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic
November 07, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBJessica Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWON, DNC is a nurse practitioner and shares her experience as the "go to" person for any wound and ostomy condition in a hospital based nurse-run physician supported clinic.
A Day in the Life of a long-term care CWOCN-AP® Nurse
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MBHolly Hovan MSN, RN-BC, APRN-ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP is an advanced practice registered nurse at the Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, proudly serving those who have served.
A Day in the Life of a long-term care CWOCN-AP® Nurse
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 24 BytesHolly Hovan MSN, RN-BC, APRN-ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP is an advanced practice registered nurse at the Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, proudly serving those who have served.