Credits: None
Release Date: June 6, 2022
Expiration Date: Not applicable

Speaker:
Sarah Russell, MSc, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Sarah Russell - The Ostomy Studio

Program Overview:
In this presentation, the speaker will share the evidence and research about the importance of core exercises for ostomy patients. Instead of 'rest for 6 weeks' or 'avoid core exercises' she will talk about the important role of early rehabilitation and how this could reduce the risk of parastomal hernia. In the presentation, she will also share exercises that nurses can teach their patients right away, plus highlight some exercises that patients might want to avoid. After this presentation, participants will feel more confident to talk about safe and appropriate core exercises with their ostomy patients.

This program was featured as part of the WOCNext 2022 conference.

Credits: 0.75 Contact Hour
Release Date: October 2023
Expiration Date: October 2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Virginia Hanchett, FNP, APRN-BC, DCNP, COCN, CWCN, Program Director, UR Medicine Ostomy Services, University of Rochester

Program Overview:
The physiological aspect of stomal complications is a significant problem for individuals with an ostomy and the person providing their ostomy care. Some of these complications occur early or late following the surgical creation of an ostomy. This session will focus on some of the more common stomal complications, factors that may contribute to their occurrence, how they may present themselves and their assessment. The session will also address management strategies of these stomal complications.

This program was featured as part of the 2023 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.

Credits: 0.50 Contact Hour
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Expiration Date: 10/4/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Parul Kharod, MS, RDN, LDN, Clinical Dietitian, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Program Overview:
Proper nutrition and hydration play an important role in recovery from surgery as well as maintaining long-term health. The post-op outcome may be influenced by many factors including the parts of the digestive tract affected and the nutritional status prior to surgery. This session will give a brief overview of post-op ostomy nutrition and hydration guidelines, and tips for reducing inflammation and improving quality of life. We will also talk about problems in practice created due to misconceptions and misinformation about nutrients and restrictive diets.

This program was featured as part of the 2024 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.

Credits: 1 Contact Hours | 1 Pharmacology
Release Date: 5/3/2022
Expiration Date: 5/3/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Cecilia Zamarripa, PhD, MSN, RN, CWON, Manager of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing department, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Program Overview:
This session provides an evidence-based update on pharmacology for the wound, ostomy, and continence nurse, including a brief review of pharmacological principles and content on traditional herbal remedies. The speaker will cover common pharmacologic treatments, including side effects and practical considerations related to each specialty area of practice.

Credits: 1 Contact Hour
Release Date: 11/15/2023
Expiration Date: 11/15/2026
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Janice Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, Advanced Practice Nurse for 45 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient ostomy clinic.

Program Overview:
Whether this is your first ostomy certification exam or if you are recertifying, this course is a great study tool that can help you prepare. Basic content will be presented in a case study format providing real-world applications. The focus of this module is review of ileostomy care management which includes surgical options, post-operative care, and patient/family education to prepare for discharge.

This program was featured as part of “A Case Study Approach to Ostomy Certification Review” program.

Credits: 1 Contact Hour
Release Date: 11/15/2023
Expiration Date: 11/15/2026
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Janice Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, Advanced Practice Nurse for 45 years at the University of Chicago Medicine, most recently in the outpatient ostomy clinic.

Program Overview:
Whether this is your first ostomy certification exam or if you are recertifying, this course is a great study tool that can help you prepare. Basic content will be presented in a case study format providing real-world applications. The focus of this module is review of ileostomy care management which includes surgical options, post-operative care, and patient/family education to prepare for discharge.

This program was featured as part of “A Case Study Approach to Ostomy Certification Review” program.

Credits: 0.75 Contact Hour
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Expiration Date: 10/4/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Terran Sims, MSN, ACNP-C, CNNe, COCN, Nurse Practitioner Urologic Oncology, University of Virginia

Program Overview:
All Adults with urostomies need specialized pre and postoperative Education and care. While patients with a urostomy may be a small % of overall ostomies globally, their care is specialized. Understanding the challenges patients may experience in self-care of urostomy, can provide a framework for patient education and support. The session will focus on the challenges of pouching a urostomy and maintaining healthy peristomal skin. Developing a process for maximizing patient outcomes for successful self-care of urostomy and maintaining quality of life benefits this patient population.

This program was featured as part of the 2024 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.

Credits: 1.0 Contact Hour
Release Date: 6/27/2022
Expiration Date: 6/27/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Dea J. Kent, DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Indiana University Kokomo

Program Overview:
The nursing profession consists of new graduate nurses, second career nurses, mid-career nurses, seasoned nurses, and everyone in between.  Looking at your co-workers, you will probably notice different characteristics of various nurses.  In this session, Dea Kent will define the different generational traits and what motivates nurses of different generations. In acknowledging the differences, nurses can learn to mentor each other and provide multi-generational harmony.

Credits: None
Release Date: June 26, 2019
Expiration Date: Not applicable

Speaker:
Elizabeth Raskin, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Associate Professor, Chief of Division of Colorectal Surgery, University of California, Davis

Program Overview:
To learn some of the patient factors that challenge the surgeon's ability to create a stoma.

• To understand the technical creation of a stoma.
• To recognize how end and loop stomas differ in the technical creation.
• To identify potential marking issues for appropriate stoma creation.
• To learn communication skills to collaborate with surgeons for the benefit of the patient undergoing stoma creation.

This program was featured as part of the WOCNext 2019 conference.

Credits: 0.75 Contact Hour
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Expiration Date: 10/4/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNP, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, Co-Director, ANCC Accredited Provider Program Director and Faculty; Advanced Practice WOC Nurse Practitioner, WEB WOC Programs

Program Overview:
The recently developed and released Convexity Consensus has clinical implications that need to be incorporated into clinical practice. This session will discuss application of the Convexity Consensus in clinical practice.

This program was featured as part of the 2024 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.

Credits: 0.75 Contact Hour | 0.25 Pharmacology
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Expiration Date: 10/4/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Charleen Singh, PhD, MBA, MSN/ED, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, CNE, RN, Program Director and Co-Program Director, International WOCNEP and San Jose State The Valley Foundation School of Nursing Wound Ostomy Program

Program Overview:
From hospital to home, early post-operative care for the person with a stoma improves their post operative recovery and transition to life with a stoma. This session reviews the early post-operative care essentials and some of the barriers home health nurses and people with a stoma face.

This program was featured as part of the 2024 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.

Credits: 1.5 Contact Hours
Release Date: 4/21/2023
Expiration Date: 4/21/2026
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Judith Stellar, MSN, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CWOCN, Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Practitioner, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Program Overview:
This course provides information to understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of GI disease processes that require ostomy surgery in infants and children. Using case studies of patients with complex abdominal conditions, evidence-based plans of care will be shared including strategies to improve consistency of care and setting realistic expectations for bedside staff. Additionally, nutrition and pharmacological strategies to facilitate physical growth in the acute care setting, and beyond, will be discussed.

Credits: 0.75 Contact Hour
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Expiration Date: 10/4/2025
Accreditation and contact hours are applicable only to USA learners.

Speaker:
Janet M. Ramundo, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Nursing Instructor, Emory University WOCNEC, Atlanta, GA

Program Overview:
This session will address indications for ostomy surgery and terminology related to stoma construction. The critical importance of stoma site marking will be discussed, along with guidelines and considerations for stoma site marking in the adult and pediatric population.

This program was featured as part of the 2024 WOCN® Ostomy Education Day and was funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.