From September 14–18, 2026, NSWOCC® celebrated SWAN® Week, an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Skin Wellness Associate Nurses across Canada and the difference they make every day for patients, residents, families, and healthcare teams. Throughout SWAN Week, we invited members of our community to share stories recognizing SWANs, NSWOCs, and colleagues who are making a meaningful difference in wound, ostomy, and continence care. The submissions we received highligh

On Monday, September 14, SWANs, students, educators and members of the wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) community from across Canada joined us for our “Discover the SWAN Program” webinar, officially kicking off a week dedicated to celebrating Skin Wellness Associate Nurses and the important impact they are making across the healthcare system.

SWAN Week 2026, September 14–18, celebrates the impact of Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs) in advancing wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care across Canada. This year’s theme highlights the leadership, competency, and day-to-day contributions of SWANs in every care setting — and the important role they play in advancing quality improvement throughout our health care system.