National

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ is a professional community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. We support our members’ practice through advocacy, education, and research.

To be the preferred community for wound, ostomy, and continence advocacy, education, and research recognized for promoting safe and effective care worldwide.

Integrity
Demonstrated by uncompromised dedication to be a trusted, unbiased, and credible source of evidence-based information and expertise.

Leadership
Demonstrated by being stewards of excellence with a common passion for mutual respect, shared experience, and life-long learning.

Knowledge
Demonstrated by continuing commitment to education and research to generate and disseminate knowledge that improves patient outcome

TWOCN

The Tucson Affiliate of the WOCN® Society’s mission is to share our expertise with medical professionals and to support the development of the CWOCN®. Our goals are to sponsor educational opportunities, organize events in the community, and research the latest trends in clinical best practices. This will provide high standards of nursing care for patients with wounds, ostomies and/or continence issues.

The affiliate strives toward excellence in the provision of ongoing professional education and development for affiliate members and allied health care professionals.