CEO Statement - Catherine Harley eMBA, RN, IIWCC At Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), we support a...

To mark Lipedema Awareness Month, Lipedema Canada and NSWOCC are proud to co-host a two-part national webinar series aimed at improving understanding, diagnosis, and care for Canadians living with lipedema—a chronic and often misdiagnosed medical condition. Learn more below and register for the two upcoming webinars!

CPIAP is looking for clinicians, researchers, policy makers or those with lived experience who are passionate about pressure injury prevention and treatment to join our executive team or board of directors for the positions of: President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Director British-Columbia, or Director Prince Edward Island    

Our commitment at NSWOCC is rooted in the belief that "Every Person Deserves Specialized Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care." This includes fostering an environment where every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feels safe, respected, and valued.

Looking forward to the WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Biennial Joint Congress in Vancouver, BC, we're excited to announce the opening of applications for the Norma N. Gill Foundation® WCET® Congress Travel Scholarship (CTS).

This national honour recognizes their extraordinary dedication and countless hours of volunteerism in service to nursing and health care in Canada and beyond

From May 12–18, NSWOCC is proud to join the Canadian Nurses Association and communities across the country in celebrating National Nursing Week 2025. National Nursing Week annual celebrations take place from the Monday to the Sunday of the same week as Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12.

The Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Annual Members Meeting (AMM) will take place Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00PM – 6:30 PM MDT in-person at the Hotel Bonaventure Montréal

We are excited to announce the launch of the WOC Review Podcast, the official podcast of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC).

We are proud to demonstrate our commitment to excellence & innovation by introducing the new official journal of NSWOCC: the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC). The CJWOC represents a bold leap forward in our commitment to innovation and excellence in wound, ostomy and continence care.

Date:  Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time:  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Location:  Virtual (Free to attend) Register Now:   Click here to register...

On behalf of the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) and the Urology Nurses of Canada (UNC), we are pleased to extend a special invitation for NSWOCC Members to attend the upcoming 37th Annual Urology Excellence Conference, held in partnership with the CUA, on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario.

The National Conference is just one way to enjoy Montréal! One of our Membership Core Program Members, Jessica Jones, put together a list of things to do and places to eat to make your

On April 3, 2025, Marcia Leard, RN, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Past President of NSWOCC, was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Commemorative Medal for her remarkable contributions to nursing in Prince Edward Island. Marcia was recognized alongside Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Dr. Wassim Salamoun.

In this special reflection, Laurent Chabal, WCET® President, looks back on his 30-year nursing career, his pivotal role in the WCET®'s growt

It is with heavy hearts that Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) acknowledges the passing of one of our forme

Today, we shine a well-deserved spotlight on Michelle Buffalo, our Indigenous Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Health Core Program Leader, whos

The theme for this year's NSWOC Week is "Team Canada: NSWOCs bring the gold standard to your interprofessional team."

Whether you’re a seasoned NSWOC or SWAN, or just starting your career, NSWOCC and the WOC Institute want to help you showcase your work

Click to learn more and register, before registration fills up!