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Contexte Les infirmières spécialisées en plaies, stomies et continence Canada (ISPSCC) est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré qui s’efforce de faire progresser la profession des infirmières spécialisées en plaies, stomies et continence et d'améliorer les soins aux patients. Sa principale publication est intitulée L’Avancée de l’ISPSC qui est publiée trois fois par année, soit en mars, septembre et décembre. Dans le but de rehausser le contenu en français, les ISPSCC sont à la recherche d’une personne pouvant faire la révision de textes français pour L’Avancée de l’ISPSC. En tant que membre à part entière de l’équipe éditoriale, la personne en charge de la révision des textes francophones se rapportera directement au (à la) rédacteur(trice) en chef des ISPSCC. Il s’agit d’un poste de bénévole à temps partiel. Description du poste Aider à chercher des articles en français portant sur la triple spécialité des soins de plaies, de stomies et de la continence Réviser et éditer les articles en français Éditer la grammaire, la ponctuation, l’orthographe, le style et les expressions spécifiques à la langue d’expertise Assurer la cohérence concernant l’utilisation de la terminologie et du style en français Passer en revue, réviser et faire la lecture des épreuves en français en version électronique et en copie papier Interagir avec le (la) rédacteur(trice) en chef de L’Avancée de l’ISPSC Rendre compte régulièrement du statut et des progrès du projet au (à la) rédactrice(trice) en chef. Qualifications Posséder au moins deux années d’expérience dans le domaine de la publication en contexte d’échéanciers réguliers. Avoir le souci du détail et une capacité avérée à gérer des projets. Avoir démontré des capacités à éditer, réviser ou à réécrire du contenu textuel en français. Posséder un esprit d’équipe. La maîtrise du français et la capacité à parler et à comprendre l’anglais sont obligatoires. Une expérience antérieure dans l’industrie de la publication d’articles est un atout. Une expérience éprouvée à utiliser des programmes informatiques pour éditer des fichiers est essentielle. Une expérience avec les logiciels de la suite Microsoft Office, Word et Excel en particulier est nécessaire; la capacité à apprendre de nouveaux programmes est essentielle. Si cette occasion stimulante vous intéresse, veuillez faire parvenir un courriel à office@nswoc.ca en incluant une lettre de présentation pour signifier votre intérêt et une copie de votre curriculum vitæ avant le 8 avril 2022.

For all NSWOCs who are pursuing post graduate studies we would like to make you award of a financial award in the amount of $2,500.00. Supported by Hollister Limited, this award is open to an NSWOC who is an active NSWOCC member pursuing a Master’s, or PhD degree. This academic award winner is selected using specific criteria such as: Academic marks; Number of years as an NSWOCC member; Involvement with NSWOCC (Board/Executive, Committees, WOC Institute); Involvement in the planning of a NSWOCC conference or educational initiatives and Participation on Core Program initiatives such as best practice recommendations and or position statements. These criteria are weighted and the NSWOC applicant with the highest score receives the award. This award will be presented at the end of the 2022 NSWOCC Annual Members Meeting which is May 26, 2022, at 730PM ET. You can apply for this award by filling out the application form by clicking the button below.

The CNA certification application portal is now open The CNA has launched the certification renewal application by continuous learning and inactive status application. The CNA is still working on the certification application for to write the certification exam and will let you know when that application is launched. Nurses who want to renew by exam or rewrite the exam will need to wait until the certification application to write the exam is available. Certified nurses that didn't get a chance to renew before we closed the application last October can renew by continuous learning as of February 19th until April 1st, 2022. Between now and February 28th, they will be able to renew without paying the late fee. From March 1st to April 1st, 2022, they will still be able to renew and will be charged the late fee of $99 plus sales tax. For those who were set to renew in 2021, the CNA will honour the NSWOCC 2021 voucher codes which were provided last year, up until April 1st. Those who had received a discount voucher are instructed to e-mail certification@cna-aiic.ca with a request to refund the value of the discount from the voucher code. Unfortunately, the CNA is no longer able to provide voucher codes for exam writers going forward. Nurses due to renew in 2022 can start submitting their certification renewal by continuous learning application as well. They will have until November 1, 2022, to submit their certification renewal applications. Renewing by Continuous Learning Information on renewing by continuous learning is on the CNA website: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/renewing-your-certification/renewal-by-continuous-learning The certified nurses that are CNA members will be charged the member rate of $317 plus sales tax. Certified nurses that are not CNA members will be charged the non-member rate of $420 plus tax. Certified nurses will be able to apply for inactive status and the fee of $175 plus tax. Details on the Inactive status can be found in the Certification Policies section: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/certification-policies/certification-inactive-status. Certified nurses that are not CNA members can join CNA and save on their renewal fees! If the nurse has a problem logging into their online account, they should send an e-mail to members@cna-aiic.ca. If the nurse has any issues with their certification, they should send an e-mail to certification@cna-aiic.ca. All NSWOCC Members are eligible for additional continuous learning hours! In preparation for renewing your CNA Certification by continuous learning hours, we want to remind all members that for registering as an NSWOCC member, you are eligible to 4 hours per year, and during the the five-year period between certification writing and or/renewal, that means a total of 20 hours. By attending the NSWOCC National Conference, you are entitled to 6 continuous learning hours per day of education. All NSWOCC Board Members and Core Program Members are able to claim another 25 hours. Note for INITIAL certification exam writers The CNA website will not be up until late February. We will extend our application to graduate deadline until April 1, 2022 to allow students time to register for the CNA exam.

Each year, graduates of the WOC-EP and/or SWAN Program may apply for awards and bursaries from the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute. While presentations will be made at the annual WOC-EP Graduation Ceremony, you do not have to be present to receive your award/bursary. Please note that you can apply for multiple awards. The following awards are now accepting applications! Molnlycke Health Care Indigenous Award Objectives To recognize: Academic excellence in wound, ostomy and continence education The vision of an Indigenous NSWOC or SWAN graduate that demonstrates how they will “give back” to their community. 7 Generations Medical Indigenous Award Value: $5,250 Objective To recognize volunteerism by an Indigenous NSWOC graduate that “gives back” to their community. Learn More and Apply Now! Nightingale Medical NSWOC Trailblazer Award Value: $2,500.00 Objectives: Provide financial support to a British Columbia based NSWOCC WOC-EP Graduate who has demonstrated leadership and innovation in wound, ostomy and continence care as an integral part of the healthcare team Acknowledge the career contributions made by Gail Hawke as a “Trail Blazer” making a positive impact on NSWOC and the specialized care of wound, ostomy and continence patients Motivate a British Columbian NSWOCC WOC-EP graduate to think outside of the box in creating new opportunities to build the profile of NSWOCs and NSWOC practice in order to support wound, ostomy and continence patients Learn More and Apply Now! The Vancouver United Ostomy Association Award Value: $1,000 Objectives: To recognize a BC NSWOC who has demonstrated a high degree of volunteerism with, and support of, people in the Vancouver, lower mainland or province of BC area living with an ostomy. To recognize volunteerism by an NSWOC that “gives back” to the ostomy community in the Vancouver, lower mainland or province of BC area. Learn More and Apply Now! Ostomy Canada Society Post-Secondary School Award Value: $1,000 per award Objectives: To motivate post secondary students to be informed about Ostomy Canada Society services and its support of people in Canada living with an ostomy. To provide financial support to a postgraduate student To encourage volunteerism and leadership that “gives back” to the ostomy community. Learn More and Apply Now! Ostomy Canada Society Wound Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) Award Value: $1,500 Objectives: Promote the mission and vision of Ostomy Canada Society. Provide an opportunity to support an understanding of the value that Ostomy Canada Society brings to people living with an ostomy and their families. Learn More and Apply Now! Société Canadienne des Personnes Stomisées Prix ISPSC Au montant de 1,500$ Objectifs: Promouvoir la mission de la Société Canadienne des Personnes Stomisées aux personnes vivant avec une stomie, au Canada. Donner une occasion de soutenir une compréhension de la valeur que la Société Canadienne des Personnes Stomisées es apporte aux personnes vivant avec une stomie, ainsi qu’à leurs familles. En savoir plus et postuler maintenant !

In support of those living with an ostomy in Ukraine during this time of duress, we are sharing Friends of Ostomates Worldwide (Canada) (FOWC) request for donations to help cover the cost of shipping 2 pallets (60 cartons) of ostomy supplies to those in Ukraine who are in immediate need. FOWC will be shipping the supplies through Meest Logisitics via Poland in the next couple of weeks. The anticipated cost of shipping will be $3,500 CAD. Below, you can read the letter from FOWC. March 14, 2022 An open letter to the ostomy community from Friends of Ostomates Worldwide FOWC’s mission is to provide supplies to countries for people who cannot obtain ostomy products, either due to financial or supply restraints. Ukraine is one of the countries FOWC has helped and continues to help. Now, more than ever, the Ukrainian ostomy community needs our help. We anticipate shipping supplies within the next week or two and are already planning for a second shipment. With the help of a logistics company in Toronto, we may be able to send our shipments at a discount, via Poland, allowing us to maximize our efforts. During this time-sensitive period, we are appealing to the ostomy community, in conjunction with our strategic allied partners, the Ostomy Canada Society and NSWOCC, for help in sending much needed supplies for Ukrainians during this extremely difficult time. Please consider donating financial aid so we can continue to give the gift of dignity. Please DONATE AT fowc.ca Or SEND A CHEQUE TO FOWC P.O. BOX 158, PINE FALLS MB R0E1M0 Le 14 mars 2022 Une lettre ouverte à la communauté des personnes stomisées de Friends of Ostomates Worldwide La mission de FOWC est de fournir des fournitures aux pays pour les personnes qui ne peuvent pas obtenir de produits de stomie, soit en raison de contraintes financières ou d'approvisionnement. L'Ukraine est l'un des pays que le FOWC a aidé et continue d'aider. Aujourd'hui plus que jamais, la communauté Ukrainienne des personnes stomisées a besoin de notre aide. Nous prévoyons d'expédier des fournitures d'ici une semaine ou deux et prévoyons déjà une deuxième expédition. Avec l'aide d'une entreprise de logistique situé à Toronto, nous pourrons prévoyons nos envois à prix réduit, via la Pologne, ce qui nous permettra de maximiser nos efforts. Pendant cette période urgente, nous faisons appel à la communauté des personnes stomiées, en collaboration avec notre partenaire allié stratégique, la Société Canadienne des Personnes Stomisées Canada et NSWOCC pour nous aider à envoyer des fournitures indispensables aux Ukrainiens pendant cette période extrêmement difficile. Veuillez envisager de faire un don d'aide financière afin que nous puissions continuer à offrir le don de la dignité. Veuillez FAIRE UN DON SUR fowc.ca Ou ENVOYER UN CHÈQUE À FOWC CP 158, PINE FALLS MB R0E1M0

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is honoured to recognize the dedication and importance of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) during National NSWOC Week from April 18-22, 2022. NSWOC Week offers the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence within the Canadian Healthcare system and internationally. This year, we want to do things differently. We would like the theme of NSWOC Week to be selected by our members. To get everyone involved, we would like to encourage you to participate in the following NSWOC Week Contest. NSWOC Week Theme Contest Description Deadline for Submissions: March 16, 2022 We would like to know what you think the theme of NSWOC Week should be for 2022. You can enter our contest as an individual, or a team of up to 5 people and submit a written description of the theme and the rationale, and a short video that reflects your understanding of the chosen theme. Please get out your devices and demonstrate how your NSWOC position and or team lives and celebrates your suggested theme. YOU CAN ENTER THE CONTEST IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH. In order to enter this contest, please submit a one-page (500 word) description of your theme and why it is important, and a short video (no more than 2 minutes) to illustrate your theme will help to solidify you as a strong contender. Winning Prize (2 total) Up to 5-NSWOCC National Conference Registrations Up to five-2022 NSWOCC national conference registrations (if you have already paid, you will be reimbursed.) One English prize and one French prize Winners will be announced during NSWOC Week View the 41st National Conference Program here! The winning theme will be used in an NSWOC Week poster, and the video will be shown during NSWOC Week on social media and will be sent out to NSWOC Members. The winner(s) will be featured in the September issue of the NSWOC Advance. Prizes are non-transferable and are only allocated to members who contributed to the production of the written submission and video. If the team is greater than 5 contributors, all team members will be acknowledged. It is up to the discretion of the team to allocate the complimentary registrations. JUDGING PROCESS NSWOC Week Themes: Written Submissions and Videos will be judged by the NSWOCC Board of Directors based on the following: Relevance: the annual theme is highlighted with enthusiasm and passion Best Practices: the content reflects best practices and adheres to the Canadian Standards of Practice for NSWOCs, Inspiration: the content inspires. Teamwork: shows how NSWOCs lead teams, work in a team or support a team approach Communication: the topic is presented in a clear, concise, and confident manner. Creativity: video has creative elements. Production: video quality is clear, easily visualized and the sound can be heard clearly. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NSWOC WEEK THEME Send your submissions to: office@nswoc.ca with 2022 NSWOC Week Contest in the subject line Contest is open to all Members of NSWOCC If you are not a member, please consider joining us today! https://nswoc.ca/become-a-member/ Individual and/or team of up to 5 people submissions are accepted. One-page written theme and rationale plus Video Submissions Completed short video (no longer than 2 minutes) Document and Video links should be sent to office@nswoc.ca DATE LIMITE À VENIR Concours : THÉMATIQUE 2022 de la semaine des ISPSCs Cher/Chère <>, L’Association des infirmières spécialisées en plaies, stomie et continence Canada (ISPSCC) est fière de reconnaître le dévouement et l’importance de la pratique des infirmières spécialisées en plaies, stomie et continence (ISPSCs) pendant la semaine nationale des ISPSCs du 18 au 22 avril 2022. La semaine des ISPSCs offre l’occasion de reconnaître et de célébrer les contributions exceptionnelles des infirmières spécialisées dans les soins de plaies, de stomie et de continence au sein du système de santé canadien et à l’échelle internationale. Cette année, nous voulons faire les choses différemment. Nous aimerions que le thème de la semaine des ISPSCs soit choisi par nos membres. Pour impliquer tout le monde, nous aimerions vous encourager à participer au concours de la prochaine semaine des ISPSCs. Description du concours : THÉMATIQUE 2022 de la semaine des ISPSCs DATE LIMITE DE SOUMISSION : 16 MARS 2022 Selon vous, quel devrait être le thème de la semaine des ISPSCs pour 2022. Vous pouvez participer à notre concours individuellement ou en équipe de 5 personnes maximum. Vous devez soumettre une description écrite du thème et de votre justification, ainsi qu’une courte vidéo qui reflète votre compréhension du thème choisi et démontre comment votre position d’ISPSC et / ou votre équipe d’ISPSCs vit et célèbre le thème que vous suggéré. VOUS POUVEZ PARTICIPER AU CONCOURS EN ANGLAIS OU EN FRANÇAIS. Soumettre une page (500 mots) donnant une description de votre thème et pourquoi il est important. Soumettre également une courte vidéo (pas plus de 2 minutes) pour illustrer votre thème ce qui vous aidera à vous démarquer parmi les concurrents PRIX - jusqu’à 5 inscriptions à la conférence nationale des ISPSCC 2022 Les gagnants seront annoncés pendant la semaine des ISPSCs UN EN ANGLAIS ET UN EN FRANÇAIS Selon le nombre de participants dans votre groupe, jusqu’à 5 inscriptions à la conférence nationale des ISPSCC 2022 (si vous avez déjà payé, vous serez remboursé. Le thème gagnant sera utilisé pour l’affiche de la semaine des ISPSCs, et la vidéo sera diffusée pendant la semaine des ISPSCs sur les médias sociaux et envoyée aux membres des ISPSCC. Le(s) gagnant(s) sera (seront) présenté(s) dans le numéro de septembre de l’Avancée de l’ISPSC. Les prix ne sont pas transférables et ne sont attribués qu’aux membres qui ont contribué à la production de la soumission écrite et de la vidéo. Si l’équipe est composée de plus de 5 personnes, tous les membres de l’équipe seront reconnus. L’équipe sera alors responsable de d’attribuer les inscriptions gratuites à sa guise au sein de son groupe. Critères d’évaluation Thématique de la semaine des ISPSCs : les soumissions écrites et les vidéos seront jugées par le conseil d’administration de l’ISPSC sur la base des éléments suivants : Pertinence : le thème annuel est mis en valeur avec enthousiasme et passion Pratiques exemplaires : le contenu reflète les pratiques exemplaires et respecte les normes de pratique canadiennes pour les ISPSCs, Inspiration : le sujet est inspirant. Travail d’équipe : montre comment les ISPSCs dirigent des équipes, travaillent en équipe ou soutiennent une approche d’équipe Communication : le sujet est présenté avec assurance de manière claire, concise. Créativité: la vidéo a des éléments créatifs. Production: la qualité vidéo est claire, agréable à regarder et le son peut être entendu clairement. COMMENT SOUMETTRE VOTRE THÈME DE LA SEMAINE DES ISPSCs Envoyez vos soumissions à : office@nswoc.ca avec dans le titre de votre courriel (ligne objet) : Concours de la semaine des ISPSCs 2022 Le concours est ouvert à tous les membres en règle des ISPSCC Si vous n’êtes pas membre, pensez à vous joindre à nous dès aujourd’hui! https://nswoc.ca/become-a-member/ Les soumissions individuelles ou en d’équipe d’un maximum de 5 personnes sont acceptées. Thème écrit et justification (1 page) plus soumission vidéo Courte vidéo terminée (pas plus de 2 minutes) Les liens vers les documents et les vidéos doivent être envoyés à office@nswoc.ca

The theme in Canada for Black History Month 2022 is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day. Canada’s heritage has been shaped by Black people and their communities since the early 1600s with the arrival of Mathieu Da Costa, a navigator and interpreter, and the first man of African heritage to visit and live in Canada. It is important that we honour the enormous contributions made by Black people throughout Canadian history and acknowledge that those contributions continue to be made within Canadian society and healthcare daily. At Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada, we celebrate resiliency, innovation and determination as we work towards establishing an inclusive and diverse culture where each and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We commit to improving wound, ostomy and continence care by promoting cultural competency, which is the ability of healthcare providers to offer services that meet the unique linguistic, social and cultural needs of the patients in our nursing specialty. We acknowledge that what happened in the past has shaped and directed where we are heading in the future. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that we recognize the importance of Black History Month in February and every day to support our path towards inclusivity and diversity and the end of anti-Black racism and discrimination in Canada.

NSWOCC is pleased to announce the launch of the Canadian Urinary Diversions Position Statement, in collaboration with the Canadian Urological Association and Urology Nurses of Canada. We would like to thank the NSWOCC Professional Development Core Program Leader Debra Johnston, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) for her outstanding leadership in bringing this project to completion. The purpose of this national position statement is to support health care professionals, including surgeons, nurses 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. Position Statement Takeaways Utilize the Ottawa decision tool to assist your applicable patients in choosing between an ileal conduit and neobladder. Evaluate patient urostomy self-care skills with the Urostomy Education Scale in Table 4. Refer to Table 1 for a quick reference guide to the five urinary diversions. Follow the preoperative site marking steps in Table 2. Adopt the enhanced recovery checklist for an ileal conduit to standardize patient care and education shown in Appendix B.