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This is the official notice of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Annual Members Meeting (AMM) taking place Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00PM – 6:30 PM EDT in-person at the Hotel Bonaventure Montréal, Montréal, QC (located in the Place Bonaventure) 900 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H5A 1E4. This AMM meeting will be held as a part of the 44th NSWOCC National Conference taking place May 21-25, 2025, as an in-person conference. After the AMM, we invite everyone to attend our Posters & Products Innovation Expo where food and refreshments will be available. All NSWOCC Members are welcome to attend if their membership status is current. NSWOCC Members are titled " Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Member " in the membership database. For the full description of voting Members, please refer to NSWOCC Operating By-law 1-3.01 Classes and Conditions of Membership. All Members (both in-person and electronically over Zoom) will have 1 vote.  The following Associates are also welcome to attend as non-voting participants: Allied Healthcare Professional Associate Full-time Student Nurse Associate Government/Administrative Professionals Associate Industry Associate Industry Associate Plus International Associate NSWOC Student Associate Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Associate Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Student Associate Please make sure that you renew your membership today by logging into your membership account at https://membersnswoc.ca/ . To become an NSWOCC Member or Associate, visit https://www.nswoc.ca/become-a-member . HOW TO RSVP Make sure to RSVP to make your vote count and your voice heard, as well as to learn about key association business, and celebrate successes. Food will be available immediately following the meeting. In addition to being held in-person, the 2025 AMM will also be held via Zoom Webinar in order to include those Members who were unable to travel to Montreal, QC. For those unable to attend in-person, Members may still RSVP in advance to attend the meeting on Zoom. Associates are not able to attend online.  Only current, active NSWOCC Members will be eligible to vote. All NSWOCC Members will be accommodated; however, and walk-ins can register at the door if they are unable to register in advance of the AMM. To attend either in-person or on Zoom, please RSVP by clicking below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mVaLNxXCQweC6xZVMcmMJA 2025 AMM Members Package NSWOCC Members can access the 2025 AMM Members Package by clicking the files below, or by logging into your membership account at  https://membersnswoc.ca/ . The package contains the Annual Members Meeting Agenda, the NSWOCC 2024-2025 Annual Report, the draft NSWOCC 2024 AMM Meeting Minutes, and the 2024 Election Slate of Directors and Officers of the Association. 2025 Annual Report NSWOCC is built by Members and is for the Members... Thank you so much for the immeasurably valuable work you have done for Nurses Specialized in Wound, ostomy and Continence Canada over the past year! We cannot thank you enough and want to let you know that your dedication is essential to the work that we do. We cannot do it without you! We would not want to do it without you! You bring ideas, positive energy and a beautiful intensity. We hope you will come back and join us soon on an exciting initiative, and maybe even bring a colleague with you! You can now access the 2025 Annual Report by clicking the file below.  Please review the package carefully prior to the May 22, 2025 AMM in order to be prepared to vote. If you should have any questions, please contact the NSWOCC Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Harley at office@nswoc.ca . We look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, The NSWOCC Board of Directors

The mission statement of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is “ Leading excellence is our passion, enhancing lives is our inspiration, Innovation is our commitment.” 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. This exciting transformation marks a significant milestone, replacing the NSWOC Advance with a more scientific and academically focused journal.The CJWOC is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal with no article processing fees for authors, offering a platform for Canadian clinicians to share cutting-edge research, critical insights, and innovative practices in wound, ostomy, and continence. We encourage you to explore this publication and consider how the innovative and creative ways in which you practice could make for an informative and educational article.   NSWOCC Members can read the first, Spring 2025 issue by clicking the cover image in this email, accessing it directly via your membership account at www.membersnswoc.ca , or by visiting our dedicated CJWOC website at  https://cjwoc.ca/ . This dedicated site allows you to to access the latest issue, submit manuscripts, and more! This issue features the following peer-reviewed articles: "SCI-IEQCC Network and SCI-Ontario: Working Together to Develop and Implement a Skin Check Video Resource for Pressure Injury Prevention in Spinal Cord Injury" "The Canadian Wound Care Education Framework" Calling all authors! The CJWOC publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts on topics related to wound, ostomy and continence nursing practice. Submit your clinical article or case study now and share your research and experiences with colleagues across Canada. As an NSWOCC member, one of the amazing membership benefits is support for publishing clinical cases, articles, research, and more! Our editor-in-chief is able to help you with writing and publishing your ideas, even if you're a novice writer.  For further information about submissions or general inquiries, please contact: Lina Martins, MScN, BScN, RN, WOCC(C) cjwoc@nswoc.ca Thank you to the Editorial Board for their effort in launching this journal!   Lina Martins, MScN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) CJWOC Editor-in-Chief / Éditrice en chef du JCPSC JWOCN Canadian Feature Section Editor / Éditrice de la section canadienne du JWOCN Editorial Board Member for Ontario / Membre de l'équipe éditoriale de l'Ontario Louise Forest-Lalande, inf., MEd., stomothérapeute French Editor / Éditrice (français) Editorial Board Member for Québec & Atlantic Canada / Membre de l'équipe éditoriale du Québec et des Maritimes Julie Gagnon, inf., MScN, stomothérapeute  French Language Associate / Collaboratrice (français) Karen Campbell, PhD, MScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Editorial Board Member for British Columbia & Yukon / Membre de l'équipe éditoriale de la Colombie-Britannique et du Yukon Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Editorial Board Member for Prairies, Northwest Territories, & Nunavut / Membre de l'équipe éditoriale des Prairies, des Territoires du Nord-Ouest et du Nunavut

The mission statement of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is “Leading excellence is our passion, enhancing lives is our inspiration, Innovation is our commitment.” As part of this ongoing mission, 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) . The CJWOC  represents a bold leap forward, shifting the focus from the previous NSWOC Advance  to a more academically-driven, scientific platform. The CJWOC is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, allowing Canadian clinicians to share cutting-edge research, critical insights, and innovative practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care. The WOC Review Podcast  is a vital extension of this commitment, offering listeners expert insights through episodes that delve into key topics featured in the journal. Hosted on our CJWOC site , the podcast covers a variety of themes: Crossroads  – Exploring intersections of wound, ostomy, and continence care Tissue Issues  – Focused on wound care and prevention Brief Exchanges  – Addressing continence management Gut Feelings  – Delving into ostomy care and innovation Current Episodes: Episode 1: Welcome to the WOC Review An introduction to the WOC Review podcast, outlining our mission to advance wound, ostomy, and continence care. Listen at https://cjwoc.ca/index.php/cjwoc/podcast Episode 2: Building the Foundation: Canada’s Wound Care Education Framework   A deep dive into Canada's new wound care education framework, designed to standardize and elevate training for healthcare professionals. [Related Article: The Canadian Wound Care Education Framework ] Listen at https://cjwoc.ca/index.php/cjwoc/podcast Episode 3: Lights, Camera, Skin Check: Preventing Pressure Injuries Discussing innovative strategies for preventing pressure injuries. [Related Article: SCI-IEQCC Network and SCI-Ontario: Working Together to Develop and Implement a Skin Check Video Resource for Pressure Injury Prevention in Spinal Cord Injury ] Listen at https://cjwoc.ca/index.php/cjwoc/podcast We invite you to subscribe  and listen to all episodes directly on our CJWOC podcast page . Read the CJWOC NSWOCC Members:  You can access the first Spring 2025 issue by clicking the cover image in this post, visiting your membership account , or heading over to our dedicated CJWOC  website at https://cjwoc.ca/index.php/cjwoc/index for the latest updates, manuscript submissions, and more.

In it Together: Moving mountains to create a world of better wound, ostomy and continence care WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Biennial Joint Congress We are delighted to announce the upcoming WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress, scheduled to take place from April 24-28, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, British Columbia. This prestigious event will bring together global leaders in wound, ostomy, and continence care to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration. Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Call for Abstracts The Scientific Committee invites you to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations on topics including wound care, ostomy management, continence care, education, and leadership. Abstract submissions are now open! The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent by November 10, 2025. Submit an abstract Submission Guidelines Sign up for Email Updates Subscribe to get email updates to be the first to know when registration launches! First Name Last Name Email City Region/State/Province Country Country Position Company I agree to receive emails regarding the WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Biennial Joint Congress and understand that I can opt out at any time. Sign Me Up Thanks for signing up!

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is a registered charity and membership-based association for over 500 nurses specialized in the nursing care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence and over 700 members overall. Unveiling the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) We are proud to introduce the new official journal of NSWOCC: the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) Read more NSWOCC News 1 2 3 4 5 Upcoming Events Enhancing Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol: Moving Beyond the Basics May 08, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now NSWOCC 44th National Conference May 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT – May 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal, 900 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H5A 1E4, Canada More info Register Now Etiology of pain and strategies for management Jun 04, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now Treatment strategies for DFU Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EDT Webinar More info Register Now About NSWOCC Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is a registered charity and membership-based association for over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence and over 1,000 members overall. NSWOCC acts in the public interest for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®) to give national leadership in wound, ostomy and continence promoting high standards for NSWOC practice, education, research and administration to achieve quality specialized nursing care. NSWOCC speaks for NSWOCs and gives them a strong national association through which they can support each other and speak with a powerful, unified voice. NSWOCC is working towards taking an active role in legislative policy which could influence the health care decisions that affect NSWOC professionals every day. Read the NSWOCC Position Statement Who are NSWOCs? A Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) is a registered nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care who has graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program. Recognized as Nurses who have specialized training in wound, ostomy and continence by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence are the ONLY nursing specialty with CNA certification in wound, ostomy and continence care (WOCC(C)). From acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, community, long term care and in independent practice, an NSWOC provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds and urinary and fecal continence problems. Learn more The Power of 3 Resources for NSWOCs Job Postings Re-Certification Position Statements Best Practice Recommendations Become an NSWOC The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute’s flagship program is our Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Program. The NSWOC Program is a state of the art, paced, 12-month, online program which prepares applicants with a BN/BScN and/or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the role of a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). The final exam for the program is the Canadian Nurses Associate (CNA) certification exam, which, upon achievement, enables the NSWOC to use the credential WOCC(C). The NSWOC Program is a competency and standards of practice guided, rigorous program, aimed at insuring the high quality of its graduates. Through the CANMeds styled, competency-based preceptorship component of the program, the NSWOC Program strives to mentor and grow tomorrows nurse leaders. NSWOCs graduates are among the nursing elite. They demonstrate an advanced level of critical thinking, clinical skill and leadership qualities. The advantage of NSWOCs’ tri- specialization is especially clear when patients have needs that require more than one area of specialty. Learn more CNA Certification Exam Join NSWOCC Join over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence, and a total membership of over 1,100 healthcare professionals, industry members, students, and international associates all dedicated to wound, ostomy and continence education & care. Join NSWOCC Membership Benefits Membership Types Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program For practical nurses and diploma RNs who aspire to become respected nurse leaders and integral members of their organization’s wound, ostomy, and continence leadership team, the CNA-accredited SWAN program is the only program that offers: competency and evidence-informed advanced knowledge in wound, ostomy and continence management; confidence to transfer that knowledge into practice; recognition and respect for your competencies through the nationally recognized SWAN designation; and continuous learning and lifelong support through mentorship and collaboration in a SWAN-Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) team. The SWAN program is accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association. SWANs are uniquely recognized for their advanced knowledge and their contributions as wound, ostomy and continence nurse champions in their workplaces and communities across Canada. Skilled nurses provide optimal patient care. The goal of the SWAN™ Program is to educate and prepare more skilled wound, ostomy and continence nurses across the spectrum of care (e.g. acute care, long-term care and home care). Graduates will have an enhanced ability to provide optimal care for individuals with wound, ostomy and continence issues as members of a collaborative NSWOC team. The program is designed to provide non-specialty nurses the ability to provide optimal wound, ostomy and continence care under the direction of the NSWOC, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Wound, Ostomy or Continence) or Physician and to be integral members of the WOC team. Learn more! Official Interest Groups

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