Faculty Profiles

JOANN ERMER-SELTUN

MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN

WEB WOC® Programs, President Co-Director


Professional Background

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner; Winona State University/Mayo; Winona, MN
  • Certificate of Completion in WOC Nursing; Tucson Medical Center ET Nursing Education Program; Tucson, AZ
  • ANCC Board Certification as Family & Adult Nurse Practitioner, Current Board Certification in WOC Nursing and Foot and Nail Care Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board
  • President (2021), Co-director (2011), Faculty (2002) for WEB WOC® Programs
  • Over 30 years of experience in WOC Nursing in all health care settings. Currently employed at MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center and Continence Clinic
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals or textbooks within the past 5 years (For a complete listing, please Contact Us Form on the website).
    • Co-editor of WOCN Core Curriculum: Continence Management, 2022, 2nd ed.
    • Ermer-Seltun, J., Physiology of Normal Defecation (2022). In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd), WOCN Core Curriculum: Continence Management
    • Ermer-Seltun, J. & Engberg, S. (2022). Continence care in nursing: An overview. In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Continence Management.
    • Ermer-Seltun, J. (2022). Physiology of normal defecation. In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Continence Management.
    • Ermer-Seltun, J. (2022). Voiding physiology. In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Continence Management.
    • Hull, A., Ermer-Seltun, J., Engberg, S. (2022). Advance pelvic health considerations for women: Chronic pelvic pain syndromes, pelvic organ prolapse, and vesicovaginal fistula. In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Continence Management.
    • Kruse Nelles, K. & Ermer-Seltun, J. (2022). UTI prevention and management in adults. In J. Ermer-Seltun & S. Engberg (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Continence Management.
    • Ermer-Seltun, J. & Rolstad, B.S. (2022). Topical therapy: General principles. In L. McNichol, C. Ratliff, & S. Yates (Eds., 2nd). WOCN® Core Curriculum: Wound Management.
    • Ermer-Seltun, J., Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System (2022). In J.E. Carmel, J.C. Colwell & M.T. Goldberg (Eds., 2nd), WOCN Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management
    • Ermer-Seltun, J., Lower Extremity Assessment (2023). In Bryant R. & Nix D. (Eds., 6th), Acute and Chronic Wound Management, in progress. In press.
    • 2019 Development of an Electronic Tool: WOCN Body Worn Absorbent Product Guide found at http://bwap.wocn.org
    • Gray, M, Kent, D, Ermer-Seltun, J, McNichol, L, (2018). Assessment, Selection, Use, and Evaluation of Body-Worn Absorbent Products for Adults with Incontinence. JWOCN 45(3):243-264.
  • Recognized International/National Speaker; Multiple Conference Poster Presentations
  • WOCN Consensus Task Force member regarding Body Worn Absorbent Products, 2017-2018
  • WOCN National Conference Planning Committee for 5 years; Past WOCN Iowa Affiliate President/President Elect and Committee participation; WOCN Program Director past Liaison
  • WOCN & SAWC abstract reviewer
  • Preceptor for WOC students, NPs, & residents

DEBRA NETSCH

DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN

WEB WOC® Programs, Co-Director
ANCC Accredited Provider Program Director for WEB WOC® Programs



Professional Background

  • Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN; Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Morningside College, Sioux City, IA.
  • Certificate of Completion in ET Nursing, Abbott-Northwestern ET Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN
  • ANCC Board Certification as Family & Adult Nurse Practitioner, Current Board Certification in WOC Nursing – Advanced Practice and Foot and Nail Care Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board
  • Over 37 years of experience in WOC Nursing in all health care settings. Current clinical practice at Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, Minnesota.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals or textbooks within the past 5 years (For a complete listing, please Contact Us Form on the website).
    • Netsch, D., Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract. In J. Carmel, J. Colwell and M. Goldberg (2022), 2nd ed., WOCN Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management. Wolters Kluwer.
    • Netsch, D., Refractory Wounds: Assessment and Management. In L. McNichol, C Ratliff, & S. Yates. (2022), 2nd ed., WOCN Core Curriculum: Wound Management. Wolters Kluwer.
    • Netsch, D., Nix, D., & Haugen, V., Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. In R. Bryant & D. Nix (2016) Acute and Chronic Wound Management, 5th ed. (Chapter in 6th edition in editing).
    • Taneja, C., Netsch, D., Rolstad, B., Inglese, G., Lamerato, L., Oster, G., Clinical and Economic Burden of Peristomal Skin Complications in Patients With Recent Ostomies, Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing: July/August 2017 – Volume 44 – Issue 4 – p 350–357 doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000339
  • Recognized International/National Speaker
  • WOCN National Conference Planning Committee for 6 years; Center for Clinical Investigation Board for 3 years; Iowa WOCN Affiliate President/President Elect for 5 years; and WOCNCB Evidence Based Practice Committee for 3 years.
  • Former Section Editor, Journal of Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (JWOCN).
  • Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) & Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) abstract reviewer
  • Reviewer of multiple WOCN Consensus/Evidence Based documents.

BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD

MS, RN, CWOCN, WOCNF

Immediate Past Instructional Designer and Faculty
Founding Partner of WEB WOC® Nursing Education Program



Professional Background

  • WOCN Fellow Class of 2024
  • Master of Science in Education with a specialty focus in Distance Education; Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (2006)
  • Certificate of Completion; Instructional Design for Online Learning; Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (2004)
  • Current National Board Certification in WOC Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board
  • Elected position on the board of trustees for the WOCN for 10 years
  • Certificate of Completion in WOC Nursing, Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland, OH
  • Over 40 years of clinical experience in all care settings and teaching in WOC Nursing
    • Founding Co-Director, Abbott Northwestern WOC Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN; Preceptor of WOC Students 1979-1993
    • Founding partner, WEB WOC Nursing Education Program 2001, Based in Minneapolis, MN; Online at webwocnurse.com
      • Virtual Clinical Practicum, 2020. Developer, Leadership Team Member and Preceptor. WEB WOC Nursing Education Program
      • Self-paced Curriculum Delivery, 2020. WEB WOC Nursing Education Program. Developer and Faculty Member
      • Webinar Series – Developer, Leadership Team Member and Presenter. WEB WOC Programs.
    • Publications in peer reviewed journals or textbooks (beyond curriculum development) for WEB WOC®:
    • Taneja, C., Netsch, D., Rolstad, B., Inglese, G., Lamerato, L., Oster, G., Clinical and Economic Burden of Peristomal Skin Complications in Patients With Recent Ostomies, Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing: July/August 2017 – Volume 44 – Issue 4 – p 350–357doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000339
    • Ermer-Seltun, J., and Rolstad, B., General Principles of Topical Therapy in McNichol, Laurie, et al. (2022) Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management. Wolters Kluwer, (2nd Edition).
    • Rolstad, B., Ermer-Seltun, J., Bryant, R., Relating knowledge of anatomy and physiology to peristomal skin care https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2011.9.Sup3.3
      Gastrointestinal Nursing. Published Online: August 16, 2013
    • Rolstad, B., Principles of Wound Management and Management of Drain Sites and Fistulas in Bryant & Nix (2011) Acute & Chronic Wounds: Current Management Concepts
  • Wound Management & Prevention Journal, Editorial Review Board. HMP Global publications. 2019-present. Ostomy Wound Management Editorial Board 1985-2019. Name changed to Wound Prevention & Management.
  • Recognized International/National Speaker

KATHLEEN BORCHERT

MS, RN, APRN, CNS, CWOCN, CFCN



Professional Background

  • Bachelor of Arts in Nursing; College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN 1984
  • Certificate of Completion in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing; Abbott-Northwestern WOC Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN 1990…Maintains certification: CWOCN
  • Master of Science in Nursing; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2008
  • ANCC Board Certification as Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist 2008
  • Certificate of Completion Foot and Nail Care, WEB WOC Education Program 2015… Maintains certification: CFCN
  • Over 31 years of WOC Nursing experience in all health care settings; Current clinical practice setting: M Health Fairview, Minneapolis, MN, System Program Manager
  • Minnesota Hospital Associate Pressure Ulcer Advisory Committee, 2007- Present
  • Publications in Textbooks or Peer Reviewed Journals within the last 5 years (for a complete listing, please use the Contact Us Form on the website):
    • Borchert, K. (2022) Pressure Injury Prevention: Implementing and Maintaining a Successful Plan and Program in Core Curriculum Wound Management 2nd edition. Pg 396-424.
    • Arnold-Long, M., Ayer, M., Borchert, K., Medical Device–Related Pressure Injuries in Long-term Acute Care Hospital Setting, J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs: July/August 2017 – Volume 44 – Issue 4 – p 325–330 doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000347
  • Conducted research with publications:
    • Borchert, K., Bliss, D., Savik, K., Radosevich, D., The Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and Its Severity Instrument: Development and Validation, J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs  September/October 2010 – Volume 37 – Issue 5 – p 527–535 doi: 10.1097/WON
    • Bliss, D., Hurlow, J., Cefalu, J., Mahlum, L., Borchert, K., Savik, K., J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2014 Jul -Aug; 41(4):365-70. doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000034. Refinement of an instrument for assessing incontinent-associated dermatitis and its severity for use with darker-toned skin.
  • Recognized International and National Speaker
  • Active Board Member of the North Central Region WOCN for eight years: MN Representative, Treasurer, Present-Elect and President (2000-2008)

SUE BRUCH

MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN



Professional Background

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Allen College, Waterloo, IA
  • Certification of Completion in WOC Nursing; Abbott-Northwestern WOC Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN
  • ANCC Board Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Current Board Certification in WOC Nursing and Foot and Nail Care Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board
  •  Over 32 years of WOC Nursing experience in acute and outpatient care. Currently employed at Unity Point Hospitalist group-IMPACT Team
  • Virtual Practicum Faculty, WEB WOC Nursing Education Program, Minneapolis, MN
  • Recognized national speaker

MARY MAHONEY

MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN



Professional Background

  • Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
  • Certification of Completion in WOC Nursing; Abbott-Northwestern WOC Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN
  • Current Board Certification in Wound & Ostomy Nursing and Foot Care Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board (WOCNCB).
  • 30 years of Wound and Ostomy Nursing experience in acute, outpatient, telehealth, and home care.
  • Publications in Textbooks or Peer Reviewed Journals within the last 5 years (for a complete listing, please use the Contact Us Form on the website):
    • Goldberg, M., & Mahoney, M. Preoperative Preparation of Patients Undergoing a Fecal or Urinary Diversion (2022) Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management
  • Lecturer at regional and national conferences.
  • Past-President of the WOCNCB, Past Ostomy Committee Chair for WOCN, Current Nominations Committee Member for WOCN.

SANDRA ROHR

MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN



Professional Background

  • Master of Science in Nursing Education, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, South University of Georgia
  • Certification of Completion in WOC Nursing; Abbott-Northwestern WOC Nursing Education Program; Minneapolis, MN
  • ANCC Board Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, current Board Certification in WOC Nursing by WOCN Certification Board
  • Over 16 years of Wound and Ostomy Nursing experience in acute, outpatient and home care. Currently employed at Mercy North Iowa, Regency Family Medicine
  • Lecturer at Conference
  • Past WOCN Iowa Affiliate President/President Elect and Committee participation; Past Preceptor for WOC Program and Present Family Nurse Practitioner Preceptor for Allen College
  • Past WOC Nurse in Washington

MICHELLE WENZEL

MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN



Professional Background:

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner; Allen College; Waterloo, Iowa
  • Certificate of completion in WOC Nursing; WEB WOC Nursing Education Program, Minneapolis, MN
  • Current National Board Certification in WOC Nursing by the WOCN Certification Board
  • ANCC Board Certification as Family Nursing Practitioner
  • Ten years of experience in WOC Nursing in all healthcare settings. Currently employed at Buchanan County Health Center Wound and Hyperbaric Center, Independence, Iowa.
  • Recognized regional speaker of Midwest Iowa
  • WOCN scholarship committee member and chair for 4 years.