NSWOCC Fellowship (FNSWOC) program nominations are open!
- NSWOCC
- 4 hours ago
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Do you know an NSWOC who has made a significant impact on the wound, ostomy and continence tri-specialty?
Nominations are now open for the NSWOCC Fellowship Program until March 15, 2026.
The NSWOCC Fellowship is the highest professional honour awarded by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), recognizing certified NSWOCs who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained leadership, innovation, and contributions to clinical practice, education, research, and policy. Fellows earn the FNSWOC designation, a mark of distinction that reflects expertise, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.
The program was established to celebrate excellence while strengthening the specialty and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Fellows represent a distinguished network of leaders whose work has influenced wound, ostomy, and continence care locally, nationally, and internationally. Through mentorship, advocacy, scholarship, and participation in NSWOCC initiatives, Fellows help advance standards of practice and shape the future of the specialty in Canada.
Why nominate a Fellow?
The Fellowship recognizes individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful and measurable impact on the profession and on patient care. Fellows earn the FNSWOC designation, a mark of distinction that reflects expertise, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.
About the Fellowship
The program is designed not only to recognize excellence, but to cultivate a community of leaders who mentor others, support NSWOCC initiatives, contribute to research and policy, and advocate for quality improvement across healthcare systems. Fellows play an ongoing role in strengthening the specialty and supporting the next generation of NSWOCs.
Submit a Nomination
Nominate a deserving colleague and help celebrate the leaders advancing wound, ostomy, and continence nursing across Canada. Complete the nomination process and submit all required materials by March 15, 2026.
Eligibility
Must be a current NSWOCC Member
Certified in wound, ostomy and continence WOCC(C) through the Canadian Nurses Association
Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice, leadership, education, and/or research in the specialty
Selection Criteria
Nominees must demonstrate:
Significant professional and leadership contributions in clinical practice, policy, education, research, and/or administration
Evidence of meaningful impact and translation into practice or systems change
Formal recognition of achievements
Leadership that has advanced wound, ostomy, and continence nursing at local, provincial, national, or international levels
