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Webinar Recap: "Etiology of Pain and Strategies for Management"
On June 4th, 2025, we hosted the fifth session of our six-part webinar series, Wound Care Strategies for Keeping the Patient at Home and in the Community. Check it out now!

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Jun 151 min read
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Honouring Excellence in Research: 2024–2025 NSWOCC Manuscript Award
The winning manuscript is "Exploring Estimation of Hospital Costs and Associated Factors Among Persons with Cord Injury Undergoing Surgical Closure of Stage 4 Pelvic Pressure Injuries"

NSWOCC
Jun 61 min read
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Announcing the 2024-2025 NSWOCC Inaugural Fellows
CEO Statement - Catherine Harley eMBA, RN, IIWCC At Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), we support a...

NSWOCC
Jun 56 min read
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NSWOCC Celebrates CEO Cathy Harley, Academic Chair Kimberly LeBlanc, Past President Marcia Leard and Atlantic Regional Director Denise Nicholson on King Charles III Coronation Medal
This national honour recognizes their extraordinary dedication and countless hours of volunteerism in service to nursing and health care in Canada and beyond

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May 233 min read
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New Workshop Announcement - Register for "Post-Surgical Care for Gender Diverse Patients and Common Complications of Gender Affirming Surgeries" at our 44th National Conference!
Click to learn more and register, before registration fills up!

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Feb 142 min read
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Register today for the NSWOCC 44th National Conference in Montréal, QC!
Get all the key information you need to register for and make the most out of this transformative event, happening May 21-25 2025!

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Feb 142 min read
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Check out this brand new article on the launch of the Indigenous ECHO Canada Skin and Wound Program!
Read the full article to learn more about this important initiative

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Feb 51 min read
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Join the webinar Skin Protection and Positioning with MATRX Wheelchair Cushions on January 23 to learn about Matrx Wheelchair Seating
This session will present wheelchair seating concepts important for client safety.Â

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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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NSWOCC’s Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wound BPR published in the JWOCN
Now available for download!

NSWOCC
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Now Available: RNAO's Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Third Edition Best Practice Guideline (BPG)
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) are proud and delighted to announce this publication, now available for download!

NSWOCC
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for the Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wounds now available in French and English
We are happy to share that the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for the Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wounds is available!

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Call for Volunteer: Newsletter Lead for NSWOCC
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for you to join the NSWOCC Membership Core Program as the Newsletter Lead.

NSWOCC
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Celebrating World Ostomy Day: A Commitment to Advocacy and Awareness
NSWOCC is proud to partner with Ostomy Canada in advocating for better ostomy care, furthering education & expanding awareness across Canada

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Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Leading the Charge: NSWOCs Contribute to Publishing New Review!
Check out this brand new publication: Management of Pain in People Living With Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia

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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Renewing your WOCC (C) CNA Certification this Fall
The application window for the CNA certification renewal by continuous learning is now open!

NSWOCC
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Applying for the WOCC(C) CNA Certification Exam this Fall? Here's Everything you Need to Know
This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information that you need to achieve this nationally-recognized certification

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Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Check out these brand new job postings online on our website!Â
We are happy to share that several new job postings for NSWOCs and other healthcare positions have now been posted on our website.

NSWOCC
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Announces Their New Executive Assistant Â
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Jonathan Mancor of Ottawa, Ontario has filled the position of the NSWOCC Executive Assistant.Â

NSWOCC
Jul 21, 20241 min read
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Announcing our 2024 Executive Board and Board Directors!
We are pleased to share our Executive Board and Board Directors for the upcoming term! Congratulations to those who have been elected.

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Jun 16, 20244 min read
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May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17th has been recognized in Canada as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB).

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May 17, 20241 min read
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