Description
| COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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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 |
| PRESENTERS: |
WEB WOC® Program Faculty (in alphabetic order): 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 MARY (Molly) PRICE, MS, ARNP, CWON DEBRA NETSCH, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN SANDRA ROHR, MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD, MS, RN, CWOCN MICHELLE WENZEL, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWON WEB WOC® Program TA’s & Administrative Staff (in alphabetic order): ANNE LALLA, BA ELLIE MITCHELL, BA ALICIA MUNK, BS |
| PLANNING COMMITTEE: |
Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN, JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Michelle Wenzel, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWON, Anne Lalla, BA, Alicia Munk, BA, & Ellie Mitchell, BA. |
| EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY: |
Mixed Live and Enduring activity. Primarily Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of recorded lectures, knowledge testers, handouts, quiz questions, role development paper and final exam. |
| PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:
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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 RELATIONSHIPS: |
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: |
No product or medication off label use will be presented during this course. |
| ANCC Accreditation Statement:
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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:
· Overall Course Requirement: Achieve a minimum cumulative score of 75% across all course components (assignments, projects, and quizzes). |
| CONTACT HOURS |
45.0 |
| EXPIRATION DATE: |
05-02-2028 |
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