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Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society


American Nurses Association

The site offers a quarterly online journal, access to publications and online references, and an excellent page of links.
American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics

ASLME is a non-profit educational and research organization devoted to critical thought in health, law, medicine, bioethics, and patient care. ASLME offers two nationally known peer-reviewed journals, as well as national conferences on emerging topics in law and medicine.
California Association of Health Facilities
California Healthcare Association
California’s Association for Professions in Infection Control and Epidemiology

California Hospital Association
National Lymphedema Network
National Association For Continence (NAFC)

An excellent source of information about incontinence. The site provides a wealth of publications for health care professionals as well as consumers in the treatment of incontinence.
National Association for Home Care (NAHC)
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

www.nacns.org
National Black Nurses Association.Inc

www.nbna.org
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

www.ncsbn.org
National League for Nursing

www.nln.org
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
www.nursing-alliance.org

The Nursing Organizations Alliance™ is a coalition of nursing organizations united to create a strong voice for nurses.
Ostomy Wound Management
Paralyzed Veterans of America

Has excellent resources for prevention/treatment of pressure ulcers and many other intersting topics related to SCI.
Resource for dressing materials & wound information
Society for Vascular Nursing

www.svnnet.org
Society of Gastrointerology Nurses and Associates, Inc.

www.sgna.org

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA)

Site features online ordering of publications, a sophisticated forum open to guests and new users, and chat.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
United Ostomy Association America Inc. (UOAA)

Offers support services, a youth rally, free information packets, and even a cookbook. This is a good site with plenty of links and information.
WOCN®

Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society
World Union Wound Healing Society


World Council for Enterostomal Therapists

50 countries are represented by WCET. The site includes many alternative medicine and related health resources, links to cancer websites around the world, meetings, and journal abstracts.


Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The California Board of Registered Nursing

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulates the practice of registered nursing and certified advanced practice nurses in order to protect the public. The Board exists to protect the health and safety of consumers and promote quality registered nursing care in California.
Centers for Disease Control

Searchable website containing fact sheets, statistics, publications for order and a health topics A-Z index.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Comprehensive site including health insurance information, updated news articles about health care, stats and data, and a well-maintained listing of laws and regulations.
National Cancer Institute

An excellent site covering all aspects of cancer-related issues. “Cancernet” is a wealth of information in English and Spanish. Also contains press releases and announcements.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – NIDDK

Part of NIH, this organization conducts, supports, and disseminates research to the public. NIH job opportunities, archived and 1994 – current news briefs and releases, research and funding opportunities, information on many health topics for patients and professionals, combined health information database (CHID) containing references and citations.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The site contains information on funding opportunities, scientific resources, and extensive news. This site is searchable and also provides information in Spanish.


3M

Wound and Skin Care Products
Anasept

Anasept wound antiseptic
Apligraf

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation website
Calmoseptine

This company makes Calmoseptine Ointment which is a very effective for a moisture barrier cream.
Coloplast

Wound and Ostomy Products
Convatec

Wound and Ostomy supplies
Cook Company

Product information on Oasis, Stratasis, and Surgisis.
Derma Sciences Inc.

Wound care therapeutics
Ehob

Waffle Boot, original inflatable heel lift
Elta® skin and wound care

Swiss-American markets Elta® skin and wound care products. Swiss-American continues their focus on technologies to help improve outcomes.
Ferris Mfg. Corp

Polymem, the standard hydrophilic polyurethane foam dressing
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA

Free ostomy supplies for those without insurance
Healthpoint

Product for wound and skin care, including Accuzyme, Panafil, Curasol Gel to read only Product for wound and skin care
Hill-Rom

DME company bed manufacturer first distributer of the Clinitron bed
Hollister

Products and education
Johnson & Johnson

J&J have many different types of products for wound and skin care.
Kendall

Variety of disposable medical products including wound, incontinence and urology items
Kinetic Concepts Incorporated

DME company with surfaces and the Wound VAC
www.medline.com

Wound and Skin Care Products
Molnlycke

Pain free silicone dressings
www.silverwoundcare.com / x-static.com

Noble Biomaterials, Inc. Washable silver fiber dressings
Nu-Hope

Custom ostomy products
Ostomy Armor
The Parthenon Company

The Parthenon Company is the manufacturer of Devrom® as well as many other products such as ParSORB™ and DevKo™
Sage Products

Many different products to explore
Smith & Nephew

Wound and Skin Care Products
Whizzy for Women

The revolutionary product that lets women urinate while standing…from New Angle Products
Wonder-Glove

Wonder-Gloves offer skin creams & lotion for dry skin problem. Wonder-gloves skin care cream gives total protection against chemicals and other external agents.


Crohn’s-Colitis Support Group

Spina Bifida Association of America
Contains information about spina bifida in adults and children. Includes toll-free numbers, newsletter, scholarship and research information.

Nursing Home Abuse

Comprehensive information on nursing home abuse and neglect for nursing home residents and their loved ones.

The J Pouch Group
Dedicated to the Ileo-anal anastomosis or “J-Pouch”, this site offers information and support for those with Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Polyposis. It has discussion groups, success stories, links, and more.

UOAA Home page
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.

VOHRA Online Wound App

Vohra wound Physicians have developed a FREE mobile app, available on both iOS and Android, which can quickly and accurately predict how long a wound can take to heal, with over 80% certainty.


Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Resource

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a doctoral program focusing on medical practice rather than medical research. Unlike traditional, research-based PhD degrees, DNP degrees provide training specifically designed for application the clinical environment

Nurse Resume & Example Guide

Novoresume is an online resume builder that combines functionality and aesthetics to maximize users’ chances of being invited for job interviews. Provides helpful career resources for nurses and those who are interested in entering the profession.

Online MSN Program Resource

This nursing resource was created for those looking to advance their career. It provides useful information about every program in the country.

https://woundreference.com/

Wound care knowledge base- Provide optimal wound care treatment and prevention with evidence-based, graded recommendations

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Knowledge Base- Make the right decisions with reliable clinical and operational support: evidence based treatment protocols, orders, safety guidelines, coding, reimbursement and documentation

CME/CE/Cat A Credits- Earn educational credits while exploring our growing library of CME eligible topics

Curbside Consult- From simple to complex questions, get individually, timely feedback from experienced wound care nurses


Advances in Skin & Wound Care

https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/pages/default.aspx


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WOCN® certifying board
www.wocncb.org

Download the wound certification comparison chart (PDF format)


WOCN® certifying board
www.wocncb.org

Download the wound certification comparison chart (PDF format)


 Guide to the Pros and Cons of Nursing Unions 


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