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New England Region WOCN Membership:

WOCN Membership is open to all nurses who are involved in providing wound, ostomy and continence patient care.  RNs and WOC Nurses who have graduated from accredited programs. Member benefits may be viewed online at the WOCN websiteDues are $110 payble to WOCN. 

The New England Region Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Society is the local affiliate for Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.  If you are an active member of the national WOCN Society, you automatically become an active member of New England Region WOCN when you select 7F on the membership form.  No additional dues are required.

To join WOCN or renew your membership please visit the WOCN website.



New England Region Committee Opportunites:

The
New England Region Board is currently seeking active members interested in committee work.  Details of the duties and responsibilities of offices and committees is outlined in the Bylaws.

Participation on a committee is a great way to "get your feet wet" in a leadership position within your professional organization.  The future of the New England Region WOCN depends on continued commitment from our membership.

Committee participation is also a great way to earn PGP points for recertification!!


Meetings & Conferences:

The New England Region WOCN holds regional meetings three times a year in conjunction with educational conferences.  Periodic area meetings are held in Connecticut & Maine. 

In addition to the WOCN Annual Conference, the
New England Region holds conferences several times a year.

For more information see our  EVENTS page.


Certification:

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) provides a national certification exam for entry level into the field for graduates of accredited educational programs.  Board certification is a highly valued means of credentialing for practitioners of WOC nursing.  Certification is valid for five years.

Recertification may be obtained by reexamination or through the Professional Growth Program (PGP).  This program is based upon a point system derived from participation in continuing education, program or project development, publication, teaching, research, professional organizations involvement, and academic education.

Visit the WOCNCB website for more information and to download the application form
and certification exam.

Go here for a list of accredited programs.

 
MEMBERSHIP:

Interested in WOCN membership?    Regional Membership is just one of the benefits of  joining the Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Nurses Society. 
Visit the National WOCN website for details.



MEMBER INFORMATION:


Membership

 
Online Renewal
  
   WOCN Member Center


Upcoming Events

Fall Symposium
October 16 & 17, 2008

Newsletter

Job Listings

Board

Bylaws


CERTIFICATION:

WOCN Cetification Board

accredited programs


RESOURCE LINKS:

National WOCN Website

UOAA Website

Ostomy Wound Management

The Journal of WOCN

United Ostomy Associations of America

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

American Diabetes Association

National Association for Continence

Ostomy Association of Boston

Nursing Center

American Nursing Association

Federal Government Affairs


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