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Big News for Skin and Wound Care Teams: WTA-C® Is Now Magnet-Accepted

October 14, 2026 in /by

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) recently announced that the Wound Treatment Associate-Certified® (WTA-C®) credential has earned National Commission for Certifying Agencies accreditation and is now accepted by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This important milestone gives healthcare organizations another meaningful way to support nursing excellence and recognize wound care knowledge at […]

WEB WOC® Programs On the Road: Racing Forward at WOCNext® 2026 in Indianapolis!

June 16, 2026 in , /by

WEB WOC® Programs raced into Indianapolis, Indiana, for WOCNext® 2026 with energy, excitement, and a full-speed-ahead spirit! Held just one week after the Indy 500, this year’s national conference offered the perfect backdrop to celebrate innovation, connection, and forward momentum in wound, ostomy, continence, foot, and nail care. WEB WOC® Programs raced into Indianapolis for […]

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

February 17, 2026 in /by

Colon & Rectal Cancer Awareness: A Call to Action for WOC Nurses As Wound, Ostomy, and Continence nurses, we stand at a unique intersection of prevention, early recognition, and long-term survivorship care. March’s focus on colon and rectal cancer awareness is more than a public health campaign—it’s a reminder of the critical role we play […]

Five States, One Vision: Celebrating the Launch of the Midwest Chapter of the WOCN® Society

October 9, 2025 in , /by

On September 18–19, the heartland pulsed with purpose as Des Moines, Iowa, welcomed wound, ostomy, and continence nurses from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois for the official launch of the Midwest Chapter of the WOCN® Society. The theme—“The Heartland: Five States, One Midwest WOC Vision”—was more than a slogan. It was a rallying cry […]