NSWOCC Celebrates Kimberly LeBlanc’s Induction into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is proud to announce that Kimberly LeBlanc RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, and Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, has been selected for induction into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).

As one of only three Canadian nurses named to this year’s cohort, Kimberly joins an esteemed group of nurse leaders from around the world who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to health and health care. Induction as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing is considered one of the profession’s highest honours, recognizing individuals who have made a lasting impact through leadership, innovation, and scholarship.

The Academy will formally induct the new Fellows during its annual Health Policy Conference, taking place October 16–18, 2025, in Washington, DC. The theme of this year’s conference, "Impact Through Integrity and Trust: Our Role as Navigators and Translators," reflects the values and vision that leaders like Kimberly LeBlanc embody in their work.

Kimberly’s tireless dedication to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care — both nationally and globally — has been instrumental in shaping clinical education, research, and advocacy. As Academic Chair of the WOC Institute, she has led initiatives that promote excellence in specialized nursing education and foster the next generation of NSWOCs.

Please join NSWOCC in congratulating Kimberly LeBlanc on this incredible and well-deserved achievement!

Learn more about the American Academy of Nursing and the 2025 Induction Ceremony and more about the FAAN at https://aannet.org/news/news.asp?id=703938