SEM580: Seminars in WOC Nursing

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course prepares the learner for entry-level practice in the specialty of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing. Emphasis is placed on foundational theory common to the wound, ostomy, and continence scopes of specialty practice, as well as practice development concepts. Learners who are new to WOC nursing, or who have limited experience in one or more specialty areas, should allow adequate time for study and review.

     Course content includes WOC nursing practice, history of the specialty, legal and ethical issues, marketing, role implementation, and professional growth, including certification and continuing education. Clinical topics include basic skin care and maintenance of skin health, comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based practice, nutrition, moisture-associated skin damage, superficial mechanical skin injuries, patient education, and adaptation.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: 

·         Nurses with a bachelor’s degree or higher

·         Acceptance into the WEB WOC® Nursing Education Program

PRESENTER(S) &

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Kathleen Borchert, MS, RN, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, CFCN,

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

JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, Rn, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN,

Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN, Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, WOCNF, Sandra Rohr, MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RR, CWOCN, WOCNF, Michelle Wenzel, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, Anne Lalla, BA, Alicia Munk, BA; Ellie Mitchell, BA   

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY:

Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and quiz questions.

PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:

This course prepares the learner for entry-level practice in WOC nursing by emphasizing practice development concepts and foundational clinical knowledge that span the wound, ostomy, and continence scopes of practice.

RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP:

Michelle Wenzel divests a relative financial relationship which Hollister Inc. as a speaker. This has been mitigated.

No Relevant Financial Relationship Reported for the other Presenters or Committee Members

OFF LABEL USE:

The presenter and planning committee reported no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

ANCC Accreditation Statement:

WEB WOC® Programs is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS:

To successfully pass this course, students must meet both of the following conditions:

1. Final Exam Requirement: Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the Final Exam.
2. Overall Course Requirement: Achieve a minimum cumulative score of 75% across all course components (assignments, projects, and quizzes).

COURSE ACCESS:

Learners will have access to the course through their individualized deadline.

CONTACT HOURS:

45.0

EXPIRATION DATE:

7/3/2029