WOCTalk
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWelcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
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(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E3: In the Thick of It - Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas
September 30, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC to speak about the topic, “In the Thick of It- Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas”. Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Nebraska Med...
Long-term Suprapubic Catheter–Related Care
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we talk with Alyson Sweeney, DHlth, MNg, RN, author of the article titled, “Long-term Suprapubic Catheter–Related Care Requirements When Living at Home: Development of a Best Practice Guide” published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®), the official journal of the WOCN® Society. The purpose of this study was to develop a best practice guideline specific to the health care needs of adults living at home with a long-term suprapubic cat...
Developing Abstracts & Posters
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThis episode is related to the WOCNext® 2023 Call for Abstracts, which is accepting submissions through November 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST. Everyone is encouraged to submit an abstract for the chance to showcase their work in the biggest WOC care Poster Hall at WOCNext® 2023. Visit wocnext.org/abstracts for complete information on the abstract submission process. Episode Resources: Learn more about the WOCNext 2023 call for abstracts process View a PowerPoint on abstracts FAQs Click here ...
Guideline for Management of Patients with Lower-Extremity Wounds Due to Diabetes Mellitus and/or Neuropathic Disease
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Phyllis A. Bonham, PhD, MSN, RN, CWOCN, DPNAP, FAAN, WOCN Society Past President, and the Chair of the WOCN Wound Guidelines Task Force. Phyllis joins us to discuss the newest updated clinical guideline, Guideline for Management of Patients with Lower-Extremity Wounds Due to Diabetes Mellitus and/or Neuropathic Disease. Phyllis covers the 14-step process for revisions to the guideline, the updates the task force made to the guideline, and tips for...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series EP. 2: Culturally Competent Care (C3) Dietary Information for Patients with an Ileostomy
August 26, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN, to discuss various cultural dietary practices and dietary information for patients with an ileostomy. Parul is a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist work...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E2: Culturally Competent Care (C3) Dietary Information for Patients with an Ileostomy
August 26, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN, to discuss various cultural dietary practices and dietary information for patients with an ileostomy. Parul is a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist work...
Making Our Bed: WOC Nurse-led Initiative to Replace Aging Hospital Beds to Decrease Pressure Injuries
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Eileen Blodgett, BSN, RN, CWON, presenting author of the WOCNextⓇ 2022 ePoster, “Making Our Bed: WOC Nurse-led Initiative to Replace Aging Hospital Beds to Decrease Pressure Injuries”. Eileen shares with us a look into what led to Beaumont Health System’s nurse-led initiative, the process of implementing the initiative, and the overall success of the project. Episode Resources Click here to view the abstract “Making Our Bed: WOC Nurse-led Initia...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E1: More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a Urostomy
July 29, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN, to speak about the topic, “More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a Urostomy”. Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN has been a member of the WOCN Society for 20 ye...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series EP. 1: More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a Urostomy
July 29, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this month’s episode we sit down with Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN, to speak about the topic, “More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a Urostomy”. Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN has been a member of the WOCN Society for 20 ye...
Meet the Recipient of the Barbara Braden Future is Bright Award
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Katherine Wallender, BSN, RN, CWOCN, the recipient of the Barbara Braden Future is Bright Award. Katherine shares with us her path to becoming a WOC Nurse, her work with creating educational and professional practice resources for WOCN’s WTA Program and for her fellow colleagues, and her involvement in the Houston Methodist Hospital Pressure Injury Prevention Committee. The Barbara Braden Future is Bright Award recognizes a new WOC nurse within ...
Meet the WOC Extender Advisory Committee Chair
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with WOCN WOC Extender Advisory Committee Chair, Sara Coverstone, RN, MA, CHC, CWON. The WOC Extender Advisory Committee oversees the clinical aspects associated with the WTA and OCA Programs. Sara shares with us her experience on the committee, the history of the WTA and OCA committees, including how they merged to become the WOC Extender Advisory Committee, and gives an insight into both the WTA and OCA Programs. The Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) ...
Bonus EP 22: Wound Dressings and Healing
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBClick here to view a closer look at the features that matter most when managing chronic wound exudate. This podcast was supported by an educational grant from Mölnlycke Health Care. Several brand-named products are mentioned throughout this episode. Please note the WOCN Society does not endorse or support specific products or services.
A Sneak Peek at the WOCNext 2022 Opening Keynote Session
May 31, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Lee Rubin the opening keynote speaker at WOCNext 2022. Lee joins us for a sneak peek at his opening session, “5 Components of Extraordinary Teams”. In addition to the sneak peek into his session, Lee shares his journey as a motivational speaker, and discusses his book titled, “WIN: Simple Insights to Help You Win the Game of Life”. WOCNext 2022 is a hybrid, experiential event featuring both online and in-person, networking, and activities geared...
WOCNext 2022: What to Know Before You Go
May 17, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Brooke Passy. Brooke is a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), Digital Event Strategist (DES) and Director of Meetings for the WOCN® Society. During this episode she reviews the ins-and-outs of the WOCNext® 2022: A Global Education Event from WOCN® and WCET®. WOCNext 2022 is a hybrid, experiential event featuring both online and in-person, networking, and activities geared towards WOC nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing e...
The Life of a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Travel Nurse
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Mary Harris, BSN, RN, CWON, who is a Wound and Ostomy Travel Nurse and the President-Elect of the New England Region. Mary shares her journey as a nurse, tips and tricks for anyone interested in becoming a travel nurse, and her experiences as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Travel Nurse.
Bonus EP 21: The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader Within
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this special 100th episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with WOCN® President, Dea Kent, DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, to discuss the topic of leadership as reviewed during a previous WOCN webinar titled, “The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader Within”. How many times have you thought, “I am a nurse, not a leader!” Truth is, WOC nurses are indeed leaders just by virtue of our specialty practice. Leading people can be daunting, and so can finding your inner leader. Leadership is just another piece of th...
Bonus EP. 20: The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader Within
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this special 100th episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with WOCN® President, Dea Kent, DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, to discuss the topic of leadership as reviewed during a previous WOCN webinar titled, “The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader Within”. How many times have you thought, “I am a nurse, not a leader!” Truth is, WOC nurses are indeed leaders just by virtue of our specialty practice. Leading people can be daunting, and so can finding your inner leader. Leadership is just another piece of th...
Growing the Team: Successfully Onboarding Non-WOC Certified Nurses
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Elizabeth Savage, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, IIWCC-NYU, Wound & Ostomy Program Manager at NYU Langone, and Wound & Ostomy Program participants Jessica Lieder, A-GNP, ANP-BC, CWON, and Sarah Lebovits, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, DAPWCA. Elizabeth, Sarah, and Jessica share their experiences of how they work together to successfully onboard and orient non-WOC certified nurses onto their team at NYU Langone.
Physician Residents Shadowing a Certified WOC Nurse to Develop Interprofessional Competencies: A Quality Improvement Project
March 22, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Laura Monahan, OFS, DNP, MBA, RN, and Mary Sandrik, MSN, RN, CWOCN, two authors of the article “Physician Residents Shadowing a Certified WOC Nurse to Develop Interprofessional Competencies: A Quality Improvement Project” published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), the official journal of the WOCN® Society. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to assess a shadowing experience with a certified WO...
WOCN Public Policy & Advocacy: COVID-19 Legislation, Filling Coverage Gaps, Hot Legislative Topics, and More
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, the WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, and Chris Rorick, MPH, the WOCN Director of Government Relations, who serve on the WOCN National Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Kate and Chris discuss updates to the COVID-19 Legislation, partnering with other organizations to fill coverage gaps, Regional and Affiliate resources, the VoterVoice Platform, and other hot topics and resources. For more informatio...
Utilizing the APRN WOC Nurse for Inpatient and Outpatient Consultations
January 11, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Carol Stanley, MSN, APRN, CWOCN, author of the ePoster “Catapulting Wound/Ostomy Care into the 21st Century: Utilization of certified wound/ostomy APRN to the Full Extent of the License” that was presented at the WOCNext® 2021 conference. Carol discusses her WOC nursing experience at a wound clinic, the creation of an APRN role for inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy consultation, and how that APRN role positively affected continuity of care...
Bonus EP 20: Covid-19 Impact on the WOC Nursing Practice
January 07, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing practice in conjunction with the recent webinar titled “My Favorite Perfume Scent is Hand Sanitizer: Covid-19 - Impact on Contemporary Ostomy Practice”. This webinar is available to view on-demand through the WOCN Continuing Education Center (CEC) and awards 1.0 Contact Hours. This we...
Bonus 19: Covid-19 Impact on the WOC Nursing Practice
January 07, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing practice in conjunction with the recent webinar titled “My Favorite Perfume Scent is Hand Sanitizer: Covid-19 - Impact on Contemporary Ostomy Practice”. This webinar is available to view on-demand through the WOCN Continuing Education Center (CEC) and awards 1.0 Contact Hours. This we...
A Conversation with the Membership Engagement Committee Chair
December 21, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Emilee Bartolo, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Chair of the Membership Engagement Committee of the WOCN® Society. Get to know Emilee and learn more about the Committee’s member outreach initiatives, “New to the Blue” member networking activities, upcoming goals, and more. Episode Resources: To view the Members-Only Forums, click here. To view the WOCN Membership Big Book of Benefits, click here. If you’re a new WOCN member and want to reach out to Emilee ...
Wound Consult Telehealth Validation
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with three NYU Langone Health Nurses, Elizabeth Savage, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, IIWCC-NYU, Oksana Nekoz, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CWOCN, and Diana Kmita, BSN, RN, CRRN, CWOCN as they discuss their poster from WOCNext® 2021:A Virtual WOW Experience with the WOCN® Society and Relias titled Wound Consult Telehealth Validation. Interested in submitting an Abstract for WOCNext® 2022:A Global Education Event from WOCN® And WCET®? Visit wocn.org/abstract to learn...
WOCN® Society’s Leadership Process
November 23, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Carolyn Watts, MSN, RN, CWON, and Laura Shafer, BSN, RN, CWON, who both serve on the Leadership Development Committee. This Committee helps to continually evolve the WOCN® Society’s landscape forward by soliciting and encouraging diversified members to run for leadership positions. Carolyn and Laura share their insights on the Committee’s purpose, who is eligible to hold WOCN leadership positions, what the Committee looks for in potential leadersh...
Bonus EP 19: Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and Moisture
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Joyce M. Black, PhD, RN, as she discusses WOCN’s webinar series Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and Moisture. On this episode Joyce addresses unanswered questions from the series and shares with listeners her insight into the latest evidence and adds her expertise to common skin assessment conundrums related to pigment, technology, and moisture. The Skin Assessment Conundrums Series and this podcast are supported by an educatio...
Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and Moisture
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Joyce M. Black, PhD, RN, as she discusses WOCN’s webinar series Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and Moisture. On this episode Joyce addresses unanswered questions from the series and shares with listeners her insight into the latest evidence and adds her expertise to common skin assessment conundrums related to pigment, technology, and moisture. The Skin Assessment Conundrums Series and this podcast are supported by an educatio...
A Sneak Peek at the New WOCN Continuing Education Center
October 12, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Meghan Smith, MSN, RN, AGACNP, CWOCN, WOCN Education Committee Chair, as she shares what the Education Committee has been working on lately and all of the exciting new features and content coming to the WOCN Society Continuing Education Center (CEC). Interested in joining the WOCN Education Committee? Visit www.wocn.org/volunteer-opportunities to stay informed about upcoming volunteer opportunities in 2022. Episode Resources: Click here to v...
Ostomy Patient Advocacy and Awareness
September 28, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Jeanine Gleba, UOAA Advocacy Manager, and Joanna Burgess, BSN, RN, CWOCN, UOAA Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, practicing nurse and ostomate. We discuss Ostomy Awareness Day and World Ostomy Day, ostomy advocacy and awareness outreach initiatives, ostomy care research, and ostomy patient rights. Ostomy Awareness Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. World Ostomy Day is celebrated every three years on the first Saturday in Octo...
Palliative Approach to Wound Care
September 14, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Anne Walsh, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CWOCN, author of the ePoster “Palliative Wound Care Where Aggressive Symptom Management Is the Goal” that was presented at the WOCNext® 2021 conference. We discuss the role of the WOC nurse in palliative care, the free App called “Palliative Wound Pro” that Anne developed, telehealth consultations, wound healing, and much more! Episode Resources: Click here to view the ePoster “Palliative Wound Care Where Aggressive...
Bonus EP 18: Empowered: Packing Your Professional Development Suitcase
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN, CRNP, MAPWCA, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN as she discusses the content from her recent WOCN Society emPOWERed Series webinar “Empowered: Packing Your Professional Development Suitcase (Your Career Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone).” During the episode, Dr. Beitz further explains the importance of continued professional development in the context of the business of healthcare. The WOCN emPOWERm...
Bonus Episode 18: Empowered: Packing Your Professional Development Suitcase
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN, CRNP, MAPWCA, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN as she discusses the content from her recent WOCN Society emPOWERed Series webinar “Empowered: Packing Your Professional Development Suitcase (Your Career Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone).” During the episode, Dr. Beitz further explains the importance of continued professional development in the context of the business of healthcare. The WOCN emPOWERm...
Outpatient Ostomy Triage Tool
August 17, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, Jessica Held, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, and Aimee Frisch, BSN, RN, CWOCN, authors of the ePoster “Outpatient Ostomy Triage Tool: Education for the Generalist” that was presented at the WOCNext® 2021 conference. The authors discuss the importance of care issues among new ostomates, the gap in education of how healthcare providers can triage ostomy concerns, and how this tool can provide resources...
Meet the 23rd President of WOCN
July 27, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dea Kent, DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, the 23rd President of the WOCN® Society. Dea was sworn in as the newest President at the close of the WOCNext® 2021 conference. During the episode, Dea talks about her love of WOC nursing, playing music, and being adventurous! Listen to get to know your President personally and professionally and hear what she’s looking forward to in her new leadership role with WOCN. Episode Resources: If you’d like to reach out...
Peristomal Skin Health: A WOCN Society Consensus Conference
July 13, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Catherine Ratcliff, PhD, GNP-BC,CWOCN, CFCN, FAAN, and Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN, to discuss the results of the Peristomal Skin Health: A WOCN Society Society Consensus Conference, including the characteristics of healthy peristomal skin, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting peristomal skin health, gaps in evidence, and best practices for maintaining healthy peristomal skin. In addition to this episode, this imp...
Successful Transitions of Care: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Supplies
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Barbara Dale, RN, CHHN, CWOCN. Barbara started her career as a nursing assistant in long term care in 1985. She has worked in a variety of settings from acute care to psychiatric prisons but found her niche in home health after obtaining her RN in 2000. She obtained her WOC nurse certification from Emory University in 2003. In her current role she does patient evaluations and maintains all medical supplies for her home health, hospice, and private ...
A Guide to WOCNext 2021
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBInterested in joining us? Click here to register for WOCNext 2021 for just $199. All participants will be required to register to attend and gain access to event content and activities. Registration will close at 12 PM ET on Saturday, June 26. On-demand recorded content (including Nursing Contact Hours + Pharmacology Credits) will be available post-event to pre-registered attendees through December 31, 2021. Already Registered for WOCNext 2021? Enhance your event experience by learning m...
Applying Health Literacy to WOC Nursing
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Madeline Cafiero, EdD, FNP-BC, CWOCN, to discuss health literacy as it relates to wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing and patients. Dr. Cafiero helps define the types of health literacy, overviews health literacy strategies, explains factors that impact low health literacy, and more! Episode Resources: Click here to read the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) health literacy definition Click here to read the Centers f...
Practical Tips for the Pediatric Patient Population
May 11, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Ann Marie Nie, RN, MSN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN. Nie is a family nurse practitioner on the wound and ostomy care team at Children’s Minnesota. During the episode we discuss wound and ostomy care products and pressure injury prevention strategies for the neonatal and pediatric patient populations. Episode Resources: If you would like to reach out to Ann Marie Nie with questions you may have regarding pediatric care, please contact her at annmarie.ni...
Risk Factors for Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries and Acute Skin Failure
April 27, 2021 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, FAAN, and Terrie Beeson, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, two authors for the article “Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries and Acute Skin Failure in Critical Care: A Case-Control Study” published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), the official journal of the WOCN® Society. Pittman and Beeson discuss their comparative study of characteristics and risk factors of avoidable and unavoi...
Bonus Episode 17: Mindfulness & the Health Care Provider
April 13, 2021 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this special WOC Nurse Week edition of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Carla Haack for a sneak preview of a rebroadcasted session titled “Mindfulness & the Healthcare Provider” that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The rebroadcasted webinar will offer 1 contact hour and is available for free to members and non-members of WOCN. This session will look at the neuroscience behind mindfulness exercises and how the practice can serve as a useful tool for preventing burnout and...
Mindfulness & the Health Care Provider
April 13, 2021 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this special WOC Nurse Week edition of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Carla Haack for a sneak preview of a rebroadcasted session titled “Mindfulness & the Healthcare Provider” that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The rebroadcasted webinar will offer 1 contact hour and is available for free to members and non-members of WOCN. This session will look at the neuroscience behind mindfulness exercises and how the practice can serve as a useful tool for preventing burnout and...
Bonus EP 17: Mindfulness & the Health Care Provider
April 13, 2021 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this special WOC Nurse Week edition of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Carla Haack for a sneak preview of a rebroadcasted session titled “Mindfulness & the Healthcare Provider” that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The rebroadcasted webinar will offer 1 contact hour and is available for free to members and non-members of WOCN. This session will look at the neuroscience behind mindfulness exercises and how the practice can serve as a useful tool for preventing burnout and...
Get emPOWERed! Introducing WOCN’s Brand-New emPOWERed Program
March 19, 2021 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCNAP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FAAN, and Angela Gaffney, CHC, as they discuss their involvement in the emPOWERed Program and give us their insights on strategies to empower yourself personally and professionally, tips for managing professional role responsibilities, and additional upcoming education and resources through the WOCN emPOWERment Webinar Series. Need something to motivate your growth or practice skills?...
Expanding a Foot Care Education Program for Nurses: A Quality Improvement Survey
March 16, 2021 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Tara L. Beuscher, DNP, RN-BC, GCNS-BC, ANP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, NEA-BC and Mary Ellen Stolder, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, CFCN to discuss their JWOCN article Expanding a Foot Care Education Program for Nurses: A Quality Improvement Survey. Through a quality improvement survey faculty of a foot care continuing education program in the Midwest sought to determine current practice and interest in expanding the current program, both didactic and clinical, to m...
Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) Decision Support Tool
March 02, 2021 10:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Sandra Engberg, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, Co-Chair of the iPCaRe Task Force and Mikel Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN to discuss a recently released WOCN algorithm titled Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) Decision Support Tool. The Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) Decision Support Tool is a consensus-based algorithm for acute care settings focusing on patient assessment and the selection and use of bladder manag...
Bonus 16: WOCTalk LIVE February 2021
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis special bonus episode of WOCTalk was recorded on February 17, 2021 as part of a live webinar recording. During this live event WOCN members had the opportunity to join WOCN Society leadership as we celebrated our 2020 initiatives and learned about exciting offerings and opportunities that await WOCN members in 2021. A live Q&A took place at the end of the session. Episode Resources Click here to view a video recording of the live event along with FAQs and session resources.
Bonus EP 16: WOCTalk LIVE February 2021
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis special bonus episode of WOCTalk was recorded on February 17, 2021 as part of a live webinar recording. During this live event WOCN members had the opportunity to join WOCN Society leadership as we celebrated our 2020 initiatives and learned about exciting offerings and opportunities that await WOCN members in 2021. A live Q&A took place at the end of the session. Episode Resources Click here to view a video recording of the live event along with FAQs and session resources.
Decreasing Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project
February 16, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MBEpisode Summary In this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Brandon P. Gates, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC to discuss his award-winning quality improvement project Decreasing Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project. This project won the 2019 Outstanding Clinical Manuscript Award for the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN). The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to determine if the use...