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WOCNCB Certificants Recognized at 2011 43rd Annual WOCN Conference in New Orleans

Certification demonstrates knowledge and expertise, say respondents to WOCNCB survey

Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN, CWCN, APN-CCNS, FAAN DAPWCA, received the 2011 Outstanding Education Achievement Award from the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA).

Three specialty nurses chosen to receive annual grants.

Duke Raleigh Hospital receives 2011 WOCNCB Employer Recognition Award

Second Public Appearance for Comprehensive Advanced Wound Care Product Line

With growing need for these nurse specialists comes greater urgency for certification, says WOCNCB.

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) honors certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19th

The WOCNCB is pleased to announce the winner of its second annual WOCNCB Scholarship to the Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI). The winner is Linda R. Droste, RN, MSN, CWOCN, of Richmond, VA.

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) proudly announces the 2011 Board of Directors.

WOCNCB certified nurses are encouraged to apply before January 31, 2011 for 2011 Certification Grants and the 2011 Employer Recognition Award. They are also encouraged to apply for Benevolence Funds for certification fees if needed.

WOCNCB Public Member William Hogan Honored by Institute for Credentialing Excellence

Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, renowned expert in surgery for the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR), a surgical modification of the Kock pouch intestinal reservoir, was featured at the Quality Life Association 25th Anniversary Symposium.

This is the long awaited sequel to ALL BAGGED UP which described the author's 10 year struggle with Ulcerative Colitis before having surgery for an ileostomy.

Dry Corp is having a Spring YouTube contest with DryPro. Send in videos of a DryPro product in action. The best video wins a Flip Video-Digital Camcorder and a DryCASE/DryBUDs combo.

SGV Medical Supplies (www.sgvmedical.com) is a specialty mail order company providing ostomy supplies nationally recently exhibited at the WOCN National conference in St. Louis. Over 1500 nurses attended the conference.

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As reported on the Today Show in their segment “Today’s Boomer Nation” the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons (AARP) offered some staggering statistics related to Baby Boomers and Healthcare.

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Registered Nurse launches a home medical supply company with a focus on supporting those people who are having to buy healthcare products that insurance company's will not provide reimbursement for and for those people without health insurance.