WOCNCB Certification Inspiration

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

Welcome 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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July 30 · 31 min
Meet Kelly Chapman, BSN, RN, CWOCN the inaugural WOCNCB Certified Nurse of the Year!
In this episode, we celebrate Kelly Chapman, BSN, RN, CWOCN, the inaugural WOCNCB Certified Nurse of the Year, and the powerful impact of mentorship, certification, and quiet leadership in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. We are joined by Kelly, Dylan Carpenter a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse, Nurse Educator and a colleague of Kelly’s at UAB Hospital and Alex Aningalan the Financial Officer and Chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee of the Wound, Ostomy, and Contine
March 5 · 14 min
The WOCNCB Public Policy and Advocacy Committee (PPAC) at Work for You
Hear from 3 members of the PPAC and learn about the mission and what they are following and how you can get involved and contact your representatives.
Sep 4, 2025 · 25 min
Meet the WOCNCB 2025 Employer Recognition Award Winner-UAB Hospital!
UAB Hospital actively involves CWOCNs in numerous multidisciplinary teams such as the Quality Council, Interdisciplinary Skin Team, and Value Analysis Team this nominee empowers these specialists to serve as content experts and leaders in their fields. This holistic approach not only elevates care standards but also reinforces the integral role CWOCNs play in shaping hospital policies and practices. Through these initiatives, the nominee stands as a model of excellence, fostering a culture where
Jun 13, 2024 · 16 min
Meet the WOCNCB 2024 Employer Recognition Award Winner-NCH Healthcare System!
At NCH Healthcare System the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team educates nursing staff, participates in shared governance, updates and writes new policies and has significant input for wound, ostomy, and continence products. The WOC Nursing Director is a CWOCN. In this episode we are joined members of the NCH Healthcare System team: Gina Teegarden, RN, BSN, BHA, MBA, CENP, Chief Nursing Executive NCH WOCNCB Certified:Ursula Andrus, RN, BSN, CWON Debra Percher RN, BSN, CWONJaime Pinnock RN, BSN, CWCNSe
Oct 11, 2023 · 30 min
A Conversation with members of Northside Hospital, GA, the 2023 Employer Recognition Award Winner!
At 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 SupervisorElizabeth Blankeship-WOC Nurse and PreceptorLytton Reese - WOC Nurse and Preceptor The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview
Jul 3, 2023 · 21 min
New Streamlined PGP Requirements – What you Need to Know!
Listen 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!
Mar 14, 2023 · 44 min
WOCNCB 45th Anniversary: A Conversation with some of our Longest Continuously Certified Nurses
To 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.
Feb 23, 2023 · 36 min
A Conversation with members of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, the 2022 Employer Recognition Award Winner!
At 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 NursingPatricia “Peachy” Hain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Executive Director of NursingAnnie Azor-Ocampo, MSN RN CWOCN DAPWCA, A Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Department of Wound and Ostomy CareMathe
Apr 29, 2022 · 7 min
The Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view
Kristen 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.
Oct 15, 2021 · 8 min
The Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
In 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.
Aug 24, 2021 · 3 min
The Experiential Pathway: Use your experience to become Certified
Are 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!
Mar 17, 2021 · 6 min
JWOCN® Getting Ready for Certification articles are excellent tools to help prepare for WOCNCB® exams
The 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 site.
Feb 10, 2021 · 20 min
Telehealth for Ostomy and Wound Care Patients
Gina 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.
Dec 17, 2020 · 12 min
A Day in a Life of a CWOCN® in an Oncology Ostomy Outpatient Clinic
Star 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.
Aug 17, 2020 · 20 min
A Conversation with a Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
Jeanine 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 special
Aug 3, 2020 · 15 min
Recertifying via the Professional Growth Portfolio? Understanding Professional Practice vs. Specialty Points
Lisa 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.
Jul 27, 2020 · 5 min
A Patient Point of View - Certification Matters
Hear 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.
Jul 20, 2020 · 11 min
Becoming a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN®), a conversation between three Certified Foot Care Nurses (CFCN®)
Jill 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.
Apr 15, 2020 · 16 min
WOCNCB® Certified Nurses Sharing COVID-19 Experiences
We 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®.
Dec 13, 2019 · 15 min
A day in the life of a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) in the Acute Care Setting
As 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.

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