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Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Position Statements Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement: Collaboration of Canadian Urological Association, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada, and Urology Nurses of Canada January 2022 The purpose of this national position statement is to support health care professionals, including surgeons, nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence (NSWOC) and urology nurses with the delivery of standardized clinical best practices for the pre- and postoperative care management of patients undergoing a urinary diversion. Through this position statement, we have the opportunity to reinforce the fundamental principles enabling health care practitioners to educate and counsel patients on the various urinary diversion options. Full Position Statement Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy: Position Statement of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). March 2020 This position statement marks a collaborative project between the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). NSWOCC grants permission for you to make copies of this enabler of practice. Users of this enabler of practice must ensure they have first familiarized themselves with the full position statement. The NSWOCC would like to thank the 5 Colon and Rectal Surgeons and 12 NSWOCs from across Canada who dedicated time and effort over the past year in completing this project. Full Position Statement Position Statement Enabler L’énoncé de position L’énoncé de position – outil d’aide Each year a projected 10,000 Canadians have colorectal surgery to create an ostomy. Widely adopted complication rates in the literature suggest that 21-70% of these will result in complications. Obesity, emergency surgery, diabetes and preoperative stoma site marking have been demonstrated to have the most significant impact on complication rates. Stoma site marking has a preventative role. The purpose of this position statement is to guide surgeons and NSWOCs in the effective placement of fecal stomas for patients undergoing ostomy surgery and to improve patient outcomes through reduced postoperative complications. The location of the stoma is a crucial factor in preventing problems. Stoma complications often result in an extended hospital stay and longer recovery for the patient, at an already stressful time. The evidence is clear; preoperative marking of the patient by qualified personnel for ideal stoma site placement reduces the risk of early complications and leads to higher health-related quality of life. A more informed patient involved in comprehending the impact of the stoma and its care will lead to a better quality of life after discharge. The body of literature is emphatic that preoperative site marking should be mandatory in elective cases. This position statement reinforces the necessity to have NSWOC and surgeons available at all times for emergency case interventions for stoma site marking.

< Back Clinical Nurse Specialist West Park Healthcare Centre West Park Healthcare Centre, Emmett Avenue, York, ON, Canada Permanent, Full-Time $60.65-$70.78/hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online at: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WESTPARKHEALTHCARE&cws=38&rid=3999 View Full Job Description Job Description Clinical Practice: Provides nursing leadership for care of complex patients within specialty foci of complex wound care and experience working within the geriatric population Participates within interprofessional team rounds to provide nursing leadership and guidance in the provision of patient care Uses theoretical and empirical knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care Uses multiple assessment strategies to anticipate a wide range of patient responses to actual and changing health status and choices Participates in and provides a resource for care planning activities with nurses, interprofessional team members, physicians, patients and their families Role models and facilitates partnerships with patients and their families to promote, enhance and champion person-centered care Uses multiple strategies to support the integration of nursing standards, best practices, clinical policies and procedures within the practice setting and at point of care Provides leadership in the interpretation of regulatory issues that impact practice and organizational policy and promotes accountability at the unit level Advocates for and participates in creating a practice environment that supports safe patient care, interprofessional collaborative practice and professional growth Provides consultation across the organization regarding both patient specific needs and corporate practice initiatives that they are leading and/or participating in such as RNAO Best Practice Guideline implementation, evaluation and sustainability Professional Development Works in partnership with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Nurse Educators to identify nursing staff’s learning needs and facilitates or provides ongoing development support to staff for their clinical practice Collaborates with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Nurse Educators to support unit/department orientation and identification of ongoing learning needs of new staff Identifies changes in competencies and skill sets of nursing staff in relation to changes in specific patient care needs and/or patient populations Through multiple strategies, facilitates learning and provides mentorship for nursing staff to help meet their needs for changes in their clinical competencies and skills Plans coordinates, implements and evaluates initiatives to support the development of critical thinking, knowledge translation and achievement of person-centered care Partners with Clinical Service Managers and Clinical Practice Leaders to develop, implement and evaluate interprofessional approaches to care and support the application of interprofessional collaborative model of care practices in the practice setting Identifies need for new and updated products and equipment, acceptable performance and use of existing items. e.g. change in practice, staff/patient education, need for written procedures, monitoring of trends and impact on patient outcomes Facilitates development, revisions, monitoring, and dissemination of practice related policies and procedures Participates in the interviewing process for hiring of staff for all professions as appropriate Engages in continuous professional self-development that demonstrates responsibility and commitment for ongoing learning and maintenance of competence Research and Scholarship Maintains current knowledge of best practices and current trends in nursing practice Leads in the identification of opportunities to improve patient care through the application of best practices Facilitates the application of best practices with nurses and interprofessional team members In partnership with relevant stakeholders, develops, implements and evaluates educational materials for patients/families, nurses and interprofessional team members Leads and collaborates in planning, development, implementation and sustainability of quality improvement initiatives (both unit based and corporately) that are based on best practices. Maintains a commitment to supporting WPHC’s status as a designated Best Practice Spotlight Organization through activities of implementation, evaluation, dissemination and sustainability/spread of best practice guidelines Engages in quality improvement frameworks e.g. Practice Development methodologies to develop sustained person-centered, evidence informed practice through 1) transformation of care, and 2) shifting the culture and context of care Supports Nursing Professional Standards and Issues Committee (PSIC) and Interprofessional Council through membership and leadership on specific initiatives and sub-committees arising for its business Leads and/or supports practice initiatives through membership on corporate committees to positively impact patient care Forms alliances and collaborations with experienced researchers for co-investigations Participates in research activities through a number of mechanisms e.g. identification of the subject matter, methodology and design, data collection, analysis of findings, development of recommendations, etc. Involves staff in research for data collection and analysis activities as appropriate Disseminates research and quality improvement findings in publications and through presentations in local and external venues Seeks joint appointments to build coalitions, and to share resources, knowledge and expertise Mentors undergraduate and graduate nursing students, staff undertaking specialty certifications/courses, RNAO fellowships, etc. Requirements/Qualifications Key Qualifications: Master’s degree in Nursing or relevant Masters (e.g. Education) Undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing BCLS, specialty certifications pertaining to patient population at WPHC, NSWOCC Member, cross-appointment(s) to academic institutions preferred Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Specialty certification; RNAO CNA Certification preferred Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in an acute care, rehabilitation or complex continuing care organization(s) Demonstrated ability in best practice and/or protocol development, implementation and evaluation Experience in research and quality improvement methodologies Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and teaching abilities Knowledge of evidence based practice and the ability to apply research to practice Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software Evidence of success in an advanced practice role preferred Evidence of satisfactory attendance record An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors Company/Organization Description Effective April 1, 2024, University Health Network (UHN) and West Park Healthcare Centre have come together to form Canada's most comprehensive and specialized rehabilitation and complex continuing care centre. Learn more about our integration, new hospital and building Canada's leading rehabilitation ecosystem here.

Past President < Back Nevart Hotakorzian BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Past President Nevart Hotakorzian obtained her bachelor degree in nursing at the University de Montreal in 1994 and began her career at the MUHC (formerly known as the Royal Victoria Hospital). She worked as a nurse in general surgery and vascular surgery for the first years of her career. She became interested in advancing her studies to become a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence and graduated in 2004 from the Canadian Academy of Enterostomal Therapy (Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute). She currently holds a position as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence in wound and ostomy consultations for the Jewish General Hospital at the CIUSSS West-Central-of-Montreal. She has also been the Regional Director for Quebec with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada from 2015 to 2018 and is active with the Hollister Wound Advisory Board for Quebec since 2016. She recently completed the Leadership Program for Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Excellence from CAET in 2016. Through preceptorships for the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute, Nevart continues to support NSWOCC development. As nursing continues to advance, Nevart is part of the first group of nurses who obtained their right to prescribe in Quebec through RAMQ.

Administrative Support < Back Shelley Draper Administrative Support

Booking Calendar Booking Form Pre-Webinar Booking Infomation Post-Webinar NSWOCC WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar Series Guide for Partners Introduction As a part of our commitment to continuing education for NSWOCs, SWANs, and other allied healthcare professionals, the NSWOCC Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute hosts a series of 1-hour educational webinars throughout the year (excluding summer months) open to NSWOCC Members and the public. Depending on the topic and timing of the webinar, each webinar receives between 200-400 registrants and between 50-250 attendees live. Webinars receive registrants and attendees from across Canada and beyond. The majority of registrants and attendees are NSWOCC Members, while many other healthcare professionals attend too. We use Zoom Webinar to host all webinars. The cost to host a sponsored webinar is $2,000. Booking a webinar All webinars must be booked a minimum of 28 days in advance through the NSWOCC website on this page. When you book a webinar, you will reserve a full week block . This will ensure that other webinars will not be booked right before/after your webinar date or oversaturate our educational calendar. You can then choose the final date/time to host the webinar no later than 21 days in advance. Once a webinar is booked, NSWOCC will work with your company to create marketing material, promote the webinar to our mailing lists and over social media, and can help moderate the opening and Q&A portions of the webinar. We will also take care of sending certificates of attendance to attendees and editing & exporting the recorded webinar to be made available on our website. Certificates of attendance and the webinar recording are completed within 48 hours of the webinar. In the interest of providing equal opportunity to all industry partners, NSWOCC will not book a webinar with the same company more than twice in any 4-month span, unless a prior partnership agreement or Memorandum of Agreement has been signed. After booking, NSWOCC will reach out to your primary contact via email within 3 business days with a confirmation email for your webinar booking. If someone has already booked your selected date, NSWOCC will inform you that you have been added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation or postponement. See below for more information. Booking Calendar (Available spots) Booking Infomation Offering an educational webinar in French and English As a commitment to offering education in both official languages, we strongly encourage hosting the education in both languages during two different sessions during your booked week. The cost to offer a webinar in both official languages will remain the same price as just booking one. Hosting a webinar at multiple hours to accommodate time zones As a commitment to offering equal access to education for members across Canada, we offer the opportunity to host your webinar up to two times during your booked week at different time slots. For example, you could host a webinar on a Wednesday at 12pm Eastern Time, then another one on either the same day, or a different day during the same week at 12pm Mountain Time. The times we recommend booking a webinar are: 12pm-1pm Eastern (9am-10am Pacific) 2pm-3pm Eastern (11am-12pm Pacific) 6pm-7pm Eastern (3pm-4pm Pacific) 7pm-8pm Eastern (4pm-5pm Pacific) Pre-Webinar Creating the digital promotional webinar flyer To create your digital promotional flyer, please provide the following information no later than 21 days before the webinar date: Webinar title 3-5 measurable learning objectives Each speaker(s): pronouns, full credentials, email, short biography, and headshot Emails for all company representatives you’d like to have added as panelists for the Zoom webinar Optional: provide a preferred cover photo in the JPG or PNG format that does not advertise a particular product or company Which registration fields you want to include (the default options are: First Name*, Last Name*, Email*, Organization, Job Title, City, Province*, Country*). * Indicates a mandatory field. NSWOCC will then create the first draft of the flyer, create the Zoom and event page for the webinar, then send your main company contact(s) to review and approved. Promoting the Webinar Once the final event page and promotional webinar flyer are approved, NSWOCC will prepare the promotions. NSWOCC will begin promoting the webinars no later than 2 weeks before the webinar date(s) over LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and by email to a dedicated mailing list (which includes previous webinar attendees and all NSWOCC Members). NSWOCC will then promote the webinar through the same channels one week before the webinar date(s). As the sponsoring company, you are absolutely welcome and encouraged to promote the webinar through your own channels as well. Pre-webinar Report Roughly two days before the webinar (unless you request it further in advance) NSWOCC will provide you with the Registration Report, including the contact information for each registrant who opts-in to have their information shared with NSWOCC and the sponsoring company. Post-Webinar Reports No later than 48 hours after the webinar (we usually try to do this by the following day), we will send your company the Registration Report, Attendee Report, Chat, Q&A Report, and Performance Report for the webinar. The contact information for each registrant who opts-in to have their information shared with NSWOCC and your company will be including in those reports. Certificates of Attendance and Webinar Recording We will also send an email to our mailing lists including to the registrants of the webinar with the webinar recording and directions for how to obtain a certificate of attendance for those who watch the webinar as a recording. We will send out the certificates of attendance to all those who attend the webinar live on Zoom automatically without them having to take an extra step. Post-Webinar Survey If you want to include a post-webinar survey as well, please send us the link to it and I will add it to Zoom to appear in the participants’ browser after the webinar ends, as well as within the post-webinar eblast. You are welcome to send out your own pre or post webinar email to your own mailing list and to the contact that are included in the webinar registration reports we send you; you won’t need to send NSWOCC any details for this. Pre-Webinar Post-Webinar Booking Calendar Webinar booking for 2026 is now available! To make a booking, please click the "book now" button beside the block and follow the next steps on the following page. October 12 to October 16, 2026 Book below October 19 to October 23, 2026 Book below October 26 to October 30, 2026 Book below November 2 to November 6, 2026 Book below November 30 to December 4, 2026 Book below December 7 to December 11, 2026 Book below Load more Booking Calendar Booking Form In the interest of providing equal opportunity to all Industry partners, NSWOCC will not book a webinar with the same company more than twice in any 2-month span, unless a prior partnership agreement or Memorandum of Agreement has been signed. After booking, NSWOCC will reach out to your primary contact via email within 3 business days with a confirmation email for your webinar booking. If someone has already booked your selected date, NSWOCC will inform you that you have been added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation or postponement. Sponsoring Company/Organization Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Email Select the week you'd like to book Webinar Title Short description of the webinar topic 3-5 Measurable Webinar Learning Objectives Speaker name(s) and Credentials Speaker bio(s) Please note that if you do not have all of the above available yet, you will just need to provide the no later than 21 days before the webinar date: 3-5 measurable learning objectives Each speaker(s): full credentials, email, short biography, and headshot Emails for all company representatives you’d like to have added as panelists for the Zoom webinar Optional: provide a preferred cover photo in the JPG or PNG format that does not advertise a particular product or company Preferred registration fields (the default options are: First Name*, Last Name*, Email*, Organization, Job Title, City, Province*, Country*). * Indicates a mandatory field. Complete the booking Your content has been submitted. NSWOCC will be in touch with you in the next few business days. Booking Form

Wellness Resources Click a row below to access that resource or link. Do you have a suggestion for a wellness resource or tool that you want shared on this page? Contact office@nswoc.ca to provide a suggestion. Titre Thème Description Lien Mandala Adult Colouring Book Relax and enjoy coloring the anti-stress online coloring book. Its main motive is Mandala. Our online palette allows you to mix any color you like and you can finally print or save your creation for free. If you prefer classic paper, feel free to print a clean anti-stress coloring page on paper and color it with crayons. https://coloringbook.pics/antistress-coloring-pages/mandala/ 55 word story Fogarty, C. T., Gross, N., & McLaren, D. (2011). 55-word stories: Small jewels for staying soulful. AAHPM Quarterly, Spring. http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/article/The+Art+Of+Caring%3A+55-Word+Stories/712464/68306/article.html Yoga for Grief Support: When It's Too Hard To Breathe Grief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzOToV6tzZ4&ab_channel=yogaforgriefsupport Canada's Food Guide Healthy Eating https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/nutrition/Page2914.aspx Social Wellness Toolkit Healthy Relationships https://www.nih.gov/health-information/social-wellness-toolkit 5 Ways to Reduce Loneliness and Increase Connection Healthy Relationships https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=acl2610&lang=en-ca Reducing Work-Life Conflict: What Works? What Doesn't? Healthy Relationships https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/reports-publications/occupational-health-safety/reducing-work-life-conflict-what-works-what-doesn.html Making the most of your relationships during COVID Healthy Relationships Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CCPE- CFPC), a not-for-profit corporation created over 50 years ago, is proud to share our ARCH (Achieving Resilience in Canadian Healthcare) program. ARCH is 4 archived learning videos dedicated to promoting Practical Resilience in the face of the pandemic. Facilitated by Dr. E. Adriana Wilson, Psychiatrist, FRCPC, this free series will focus on evidence-based resilience promotion, offered in a very practical manner. http://legitimed.org/ARCH/ResilienceHealthcare_M2.mp4 Page 1 of 4 NSWOCC Wellness Program Program Description The NSWOCC Wellness Program (NWP) recognizes the unique job demands of our Members with the goal of providing psychological support. These demands can expose you to a number of stressors which can affect your well-being. NSWOCs, like many other healthcare professionals, struggle with balancing the demands between work and home, especially during this COVID-19 Pandemic. It is important to focus on your own self-care in order to continue caring for others. While struggling to provide the highest possible level of care for your patients, you can often neglect to care for yourself. Who is this program for? This program is available to all NSWOCC Members who register and provides a safe space to get together on a private Zoom Platform. There will be a series of sessions that will provide a relevant topic delivered by expert speakers to support well-being. Supported by:

< Back Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Premier Healthcare Services Calgary, AB, Canada Part-Time View Full Job Description How to Apply Please email resume to: faye.mcrae@premierhealthcareservices.ca View Full Job Description Job Description Duties include but are not limited to: Travelling to urban areas within Calgary and surrounding areas and, on occasion, Southern Alberta, based on referral location Assessing complex wounds and skin conditions for clients who have physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries Performing conservative sharps debridement Recommending appropriate resources and wound care products based on best practice for the management of specific wounds including negative pressure wound therapy Consulting with nurse practitioners, physicians and allied health care professionals regarding wound and skin care recommendations Consulting with home health care agencies regarding care plans and wound/skin care education Accurate and timely completion of written documents including the BWAT, Braden, wound assessments and other required documents and reports Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Current registration with CARNA Bachelor’s Degree from accredited School of Nursing Completion of Accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Education Program Possess a current driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation Current Heart saver CPR certification 2 years current wound care experience Company/Organization Description

Treasurer < Back Kelly Mazerolle BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Treasurer

The WOC Institute’s online and on-site educational programs are delivered by a team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated nurse leaders who are Canadian Association of Nurses (CNA) certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) About the Institute The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute is wholly owned and operated by the association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®). Our tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence nursing is unique, and we strive to improve the lives of those patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence. The WOC Institute also strives to support those who have chosen this dynamic and evolving field by providing nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive online education programs and skills-based training in wound, ostomy and continence care, given them with the tools necessary to progress their nursing careers and become an essential part of Canada’s healthcare system. The WOC Institute’s flagship program is the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) for baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurses. The WOC-EP is the only program in Canada whose graduates become Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®), and are able to write the CNA certification exam for Wound, Ostomy and Continence. The WOC Institute’s educational programs are delivered by a team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated nurse leaders who are Canadian Association of Nurses (CNA) certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. Start your Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Journey Learn more about the educational programs and courses offered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Institute! Click here Contact Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute E-Mail: chair@wocinstitute.ca Tel: Toll free at 1-877-614-1262 Contact the WOC Institute Up

Webinar Series As a part of our commitment to continuing education for our NSWOCs, NSWOCC and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute host a series of 1-hour educational webinars throughout the year (excluding summer months) open to NSWOCC members and the public. Once a webinar is booked, NSWOCC will work with your company to create marketing material, promote the webinar to our mailing lists and over social media, and can help moderate the opening and Q&A portions of the webinar. We will also take care of sending certificates of attendance and editing + exporting the recorded webinar to be made available online afterwards. The company will be responsible with providing a topic, measurable learning outcomes/objectives, and the featured speaker(s). The cost to host a sponsored webinar is $2,000. Book now! Spots are limited and fill up fast! Book a spot now! NSWOCC National Conferences Each year, NSWOCC hosts a National Conference focused on advancing specialized care in the three domains of wound, ostomy and continence care. The conferences include Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) and Skin Wellness Association Nurses (SWANs) from across Canada as well as hospital and community-based nurses and allied healthcare professionals including physicians, NPs, RNs, RPNs and allied healthcare professionals. Opportunites for Sponsorship Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) Communicate messages about your company, products and services to the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) who care for patients experiencing a challenge in wound, ostomy, or continence. Demonstrate your support and increate product awareness by reaching NSWOCs, across Canada, who make product decisions in both the hospital and community. Contact Cathy Harley at office@nswoc.ca to book a NSWOC Advance advertisement. Learn more Educational Support for Nurses – NSWOCs, SWANs Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info Contact NSWOCC Industry News & Announcements We are pleased to announce that you are now eligible to shared Industry News to NSWOCC Members via the quarterly NSWOCC Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to keep NSWOCC Members, including NSWOCs, SWANs and allied healthcare professionals, informed of news that is pertinent to the fields of wound, ostomy and continence and to further build a community of practice. This newsletter will provide another way for Industry news to reach your audience of product decision makers. Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info. Contact NSWOCC Sponsor a Best Practice Recommendations Document Contact office@nswoc.ca for more info Contact NSWOCC Sponsorship Opportunities

There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with NSWOCC. By joining NSWOCC, you remain a part of a nationwide network of Nurses who have Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence who promote the highest standards of patient care in the areas of wound, ostomy and continence. NSWOCs are right across the the continuum of care from acute to community Join NSWOCC Register now by clicking the link below. Join NSWOCC Membership Benefits Communications, Publications & Opportunities to Publish Important Electronic Communication Subscription to the NSWOCC mailing list for exclusive regular communication about important wound, ostomy and continence news, association updates, upcoming events, and more! CINAHL Library Subscription Access CINAHL Complete, which contains: Full text for more than 1,350 journals indexed in CINAHL Database Indexing for more than 5,400 journals Searchable cited references for more than 1,500 journals Full text dating back to 1937 Nearly 5 million records Author affiliations 170 Continuing Education Modules (see to how they appear in the database, please use this link: Evidence-based Care Sheets * Quick Lessons providing Overviews of Disease and Conditions Research Instruments *Evidence-based care sheets: summaries on specific key topics, which are focused on nursing practice. Each evidence-based care sheet incorporates the latest evidence, statistics, research and references on a given topic. The references are ranked, using a coding matrix, according to the type of literature they represent (systematic reviews, meta-analysis, etc). The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) Subscription to 3 issues of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence : the official publication of NSWOCC. The CJWOC is published three times per year in French and English—in Spring, Fall, and Winter—and is available in both digital and print formats. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) Discounted subscription to the peer-reviewed JWOCN Opportunity to Publish... ...clinical cases, articles, and/or research in the NSWOC Advance ...in the Canadian feature section of the JWOCN Continuing Education & Advancing Practice Continuing Education Webinar Series in English & French Members-only discounted registration for the NSWOCC National Conference & education days, as well as other educational conferences and workshops Free access to CNA Certification Prep Course for WOCC(C) exam Access to NSWOC Mentorship Program Early access to best practice recommendations (BPR) in wound, ostomy, & continence Participate in building BPRs, Position Statements and Decision Aids National Networking & Involvement Join the NSWOCC Journal Club to discuss wound, ostomy, and continence topics with colleagues from across Canada! Access to national network of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) through our members-only directory & database Local access to regional NSWOCC groups for information and support allow you to develop networks on a more regional or provincial level Join, participate, and lead an NSWOCC Core Program or Community of Practice : National Conference Planning Research and Practice Professional Practice Indigenous WOC Health Community Engagement Membership Publications SWAN Community of Practice French Community of Practice Indigenous Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Health Harm Reduction Community of Practice Paediatric Community of Practice Advocacy Support for advocating the NSWOC Position Access to the Power of 3 Campaign Participate in the Community Engagement & Ostomy Advocacy Committee International Recognition Access to International Skin Tear Advisory Panel information Partnership with the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® Exposure to global Best Practice Recommendations in wound, ostomy, & continence Membership Benefits Perkopolis Discounts Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada is partnered with Perkopolis to provide Members with over 5000 exclusive perks! Perkopolis is Canada’s largest employee perk program with offers available across Canada and globally. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or quality time with loved ones, their exclusive offers have something for everyone. Perks with companies like Apple, The Body Shop, WestJet, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Avis, and more! Learn more Support for your CNA Certification Renewal by Continuous Learning and Initial Certification Exam: Eligible Continuous Learning Activities: By registering as an NSWOCC member, you automatically gain access to 4 continuous learning hours per year, adding up to a total of 20 hours during the five-year period between certification writing and renewal. Participating in NSWOCC activities can also earn you CL hours: NSWOCC Members Journal Club: Qualifies as CL hours under "Independent Study." NSWOCC WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinars: Qualifies as CL hours under "Webinars." WOC Institute Preceptors are eligible for CL hours. Professional Publications: Authors of articles, textbook chapters, teaching guides, or Best Practice Recommendations Documents are eligible for CL hours. All NSWOCC Board Members and Core Program Leaders can claim 25 hours of CL activities. Those who completed the Advanced Wound Debridement Course are eligible for 32 continuous learning hours. Track Your Learning: To keep track of your CL hours effortlessly, use CNA's form, "Continuous Learning for Certification Renewal: Activities and Competencies." Simply log your completed activities and submit them as part of your renewal application at the end of your five-year term. Continuous Learning (CL) Activities — General Guidelines: The CNA Certification Program offers flexibility in the type of CL activities you can count toward renewing your certification credential. Here are some key guidelines: CL activities must relate to improving knowledge and skills in your nursing practice specialty. Each CL activity must be completed within the five-year certification term. Count one CL hour for each clock hour. Count any CL activities that are 30 minutes or longer. No pre-authorization is required to count your CL activities. Count the same CL activity only once during the five-year term, unless it’s at a higher level. NSWOC Prep Course for the CNA Certification Exam: Prepare confidently for the CNA Certification Exam with our comprehensive NSWOC Prep Course. The course includes a review of core competencies, relevant wound, ostomy, and continence curriculum, sample exam questions, and a dedicated study group for support. To access the course, log in to www.nswoc.ca and visit the "Members Login" area. Click on "View available downloads" in the left-hand sidebar and select "NSWOCC CNA Certification Prep Course." Join the Online Study Group: As an NSWOCC Member, you have the added benefit of joining the NSWOCC CNA Certification Exam study group. For joining this supportive community, please contact chair@wocinstitute.ca before October 20th, 2023.

Atlantic Regional Meeting & Education Day Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21, 2025 In-Person at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown (Moncton, NB) or virtually via Zoom Join us this fall in Moncton, New Brunswick—or online—for a weekend of education, networking, and collaboration at the NSWOCC Atlantic Regional Education Day and Regional Meeting. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown, these two exciting events bring together NSWOCs, SWANs, and other healthcare professionals from across the region to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and advance wound, ostomy, and continence care. Whether you attend in person or virtually , you’ll be part of a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. AT Atlantic Education Day All Healthcare Professionals welcome! The weekend kicks off on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with the Atlantic Regional Education Day from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. AT. Open to all healthcare professionals—membership not required—this day will feature seven engaging education sessions, interactive discussions, and three networking breaks to connect with industry partners at their exhibit stands. NSWOCC Members can attend in person for free, while Non-Members may register for $30.00. A free virtual option is also available, and all participants will receive a certificate of attendance. For in-person attendees, lunch is included. Parking: Complimentary parking vouchers will be available for attendees who purchased a hotel room. Parking is available to all others for $4 per hour up to $16.00 for the full day. Sunday, September 21, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AT Atlantic Regional Meeting NSWOCC Members Only On Sunday, September 21, 2025, NSWOCC Members are invited to return for an exclusive Regional Meeting from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AT. This members-only session—available both in person and virtually—provides an opportunity to discuss regional priorities, share updates, and connect with fellow NSWOCC Members. Breakfast is included. Together, these two events offer an ideal combination of professional development and community building. Mark your calendar, secure your spot, and join us in shaping the future of wound, ostomy, and continence care in Atlantic Canada. Not a member yet? Join NSWOCC today ! Educational Program Download NSWOCC Atlantic Regional Education Day On-Demand Book Accommodations Planning to stay overnight on Friday or Saturday? You can book at the hotel at a discounted rate! Reservations can be booked individually by calling 1-866-854-4656 or 506-854-6340. Please mention the block code VJH to benefit from the special rate of $159+taxes , parking included. Click here for the booking link: NSWOCC Atlantic Education Day Please note, this reservation link will only work for stays starting Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st. If guests try to book outside these dates using the reservation link – the link will show that there are no rooms available. To book dates outside the block or special requests, please contact sales at 506-853-3964 or sales@cpmoncton.com . Questions? Contact Atlantic Regional Director, Denise Nicholson, at office@nswoc.ca . Click here to book your room Attending Industry Partners Attend the Atlantic Education Day as an Industry Partner Demonstrate to key healthcare stakeholders your commitment to improving Wound, Ostomy and/or Continence care for nurses & patients by attending the Atlantic Education Day as an industry partner! There will be three networking breaks that will give you the opportunity to speak with in-person attendees: 10:30am to 11:00am 12:30pm to 1:30pm 3:00pm to 3:30pm As an attending industry partner, NSWOCC would provide you with a booth space at the event with a 6’ table and two chairs. Your partnership will also include complimentary registration and lunch for your attending reps (up to 2 reps), as well as your logo on the event website, flyer, and other marketing material. NSWOCC will also acknowledge you during opening and closing remarks. The cost to attend as an Industry Partner is $2,000. We anticipate about 100 Healthcare Professional attendees in-person, and another 200 attendees online. Main Contact Information First name* Last name* Position Email* Company name* Company high-res logo* Upload File As you'd like it displayed on the event site and materials. Billing Address Billing Address Country/Region* Address* Address - line 2 City* Zip / Postal code* Submit