WOCNCB Certification Inspiration

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

Welcome to WOCNCB Certification Inspiration, a podcast featuring conversations with nurses certified in wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care, health care advocates, patients and more! Listen and learn more about nursing certification and be inspired!

  1. SEP 4

    Meet the WOCNCB 2025 Employer Recognition Award Winner-UAB Hospital!

    UAB Hospital actively involves CWOCNs in numerous multidisciplinary teams such as the Quality Council, Interdisciplinary Skin Team, and Value Analysis Team this nominee empowers these specialists to serve as content experts and leaders in their fields. This holistic approach not only elevates care standards but also reinforces the integral role CWOCNs play in shaping hospital policies and practices. Through these initiatives, the nominee stands as a model of excellence, fostering a culture where specialized knowledge is both recognized, appreciated,and harnessed for the benefit of all patients. In this episode we are joined members of the UAB Hospital: Terry Poe – CNO of UAB Hospital Marty Vander Noot – Medical Director of the WOC Team at UAB Hospital Holly Waller – Senior Director of Trauma, Burn & Inpatient Wound Services Members of the UAB Hopsital WOC Nurse Team: Kelly Chapman, BSN RN CWOCN – WOC Team LeadDylan Carpenterr, MSN, RN, CWOCN, PCCN, MEDSURG-BC Bridgitt Vola MSN, RN, CWOCN, CRRNWOCNCB Award committee members: Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWON, NEA-BC, CPHQSarah Erslev, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, NI-BC

    26 min

  2. 06/13/2024

    Meet the WOCNCB 2024 Employer Recognition Award Winner-NCH Healthcare System!

    At NCH Healthcare System the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team educates nursing staff, participates in shared governance, updates and writes new policies and has significant input for wound, ostomy, and continence products.  The WOC Nursing Director is a CWOCN. In this episode we are joined members of the NCH Healthcare System team: Gina Teegarden, RN, BSN, BHA, MBA, CENP, Chief Nursing Executive NCH WOCNCB Certified: Ursula Andrus, RN, BSN, CWON Debra Percher RN, BSN, CWONJaime Pinnock RN, BSN, CWCNSelma Musha RN, BSN, CWCN The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the members of the Northside Hospital team. Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWONSarah Erslev, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCNLinda S. McKenna, MSN RN CWOCNThey discuss a variety of topics including the growth of the WOC nursing team, leadership support for WOCNCB-certified nurses, team collaboration with all the units.

    16 min

  3. 10/11/2023

    A Conversation with members of Northside Hospital, GA, the 2023 Employer Recognition Award Winner!

    At Northside Hospital the WOCNCB Certified Nurse team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Northside Hospital, Georgia team: Patricia Tyson - Nurse Director for WOC Nursing and GI ServicesWOCNCB Certified: Angela Dye  - WOC Nurse Manager Jessica Wood - WOC Nurse SupervisorElizabeth Blankeship-WOC Nurse and PreceptorLytton Reese - WOC Nurse and Preceptor The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the members of the Northside Hospital team. Alex Aningalan, DNP, RN, CWONSarah Erslev, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCNThey discuss a variety of topics including the growth of the Northside Hospital WOC nursing team, leadership support for WOCNCB-certified nurses, team collaboration with all the units and the nomination application process.

    30 min

  4. 07/03/2023

    New Streamlined PGP Requirements – What you Need to Know!

    Listen to Linda McKenna, MSN, RN, CWOCN  and Lynette Gunn, APRN,GCNS-BC,CWCN,CFCN discuss the new 2024 Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP) requirements. The streamlined requirements will make more nurses eligible to recertify without taking an exams!

    21 min

  5. 03/14/2023

    WOCNCB 45th Anniversary: A Conversation with some of our Longest Continuously Certified Nurses

    To celebrate our 45th anniversary. WOCNCB President Jessica Simmons speaks with WOCNCB Certified Janice Colwell, Mary Gloeckner, Bonnie Rolstad and Ruth Bryant to highlight the specialty, inspiration to become certified and the changes in the specialty, their practice and role over the years.

    44 min

  6. 02/23/2023

    A Conversation with members of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, the 2022 Employer Recognition Award Winner!

    At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles the WOCNCB Certified Nurses team serves as leaders, educators, consultants and administrators. In this episode we are joined members of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center team:  Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of NursingPatricia “Peachy” Hain, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Executive Director of NursingAnnie Azor-Ocampo, MSN RN CWOCN DAPWCA, A Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, Department of Wound and Ostomy CareMathew Monterola, DNP, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, Associate Director of Clinical Support Programs, SPHM, WOCN, Inpatient Diabetes Education, & Dialysis The WOCNCB Award committee who reviewed all the nominations will interview the members of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center team. Alex Aningalan, MSN RN CWOSarah Erslev, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCNHolly Hovan, MSN, GERO-BC, APRN, CWOCN-AP. ANCCThey discuss a variety of topics including the growth of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center WOC nursing team, leadership support for WOCNCB-certified nurses and the nomination application process.

    37 min
  7. The Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view

    04/29/2022

    The Value and Role of a CWOCN from a Colon & Rectal surgeon point of view

    Kristen Benavides BSN, RN, CWOCN interviewing S. Joga Ivatury, MD, MHA, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Dell Medical School and currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Austin. They will discuss the important role a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse has in both the inpatient and outpatient setting providing essential support and education to patients.

    8 min
  8. The Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)

    10/15/2021

    The Value and Need for a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)

    In this episode you will hear Kate Clayton-Jones, a CFCN and founder of FootCare by Nurses. Kate has built her business from the ground up as a skilled nursing agency that fills the gap in foot care between the medical podiatric approach to feet and the cosmetics of pedicures focusing on improving overall foot function and a patient’s quality of life.

    9 min
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Welcome to WOCNCB Certification Inspiration, a podcast featuring conversations with nurses certified in wound, ostomy, continence, and foot care, health care advocates, patients and more! Listen and learn more about nursing certification and be inspired!

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  • Creator
    Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
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