Can you believe it? It's that time of the year once more! The registration deadlines for the upcoming cohorts of our SWAN™ and NSWOC® programs are rapidly approaching. To enhance your expertise and bolster your capabilities as a nurse leader, secure your spot before Friday, May 31st, 2024.
Unsure about which program is the best fit for you? Discover more about each program below!
The Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWANâ„¢) Program
For practical nurses and diploma RNs who aspire to become respected nurse leaders and integral members of their organization’s wound, ostomy, and continence leadership team, the CNA-accredited Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program is the only program in Canada that offers:
competency and evidence-informed advanced knowledge in wound, ostomy and continence management
confidence to transfer that knowledge into practice; recognition and respect for your competencies through the nationally recognized SWANâ„¢ designation
and continuous learning and lifelong support through mentorship and collaboration in a SWANâ„¢-Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) team.
SWANâ„¢s are uniquely recognized for their advanced knowledge and their contributions as wound, ostomy and continence nurse champions in their workplaces and communities across Canada.
The NSWOC® Program
The WOC Institute’s flagship program is our Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Program. The NSWOC Program is a state of the art, paced, 12-month, online program which prepares BN/BScN’s for the role of a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®). RN applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in another area are also eligible to apply for the program.
The final exam for the program is the Canadian Nurses Associate (CNA) certification exam, which, upon achievement, enables the NSWOC to use the credential WOCC(C).
NSWOCs are sources of specialized knowledge for interdisciplinary health care teams, best practice and protocol development, research, and more. The NSWOC graduate leads Wound, Ostomy and Continence teams, including SWAN and Skin Health graduates, and has the knowledge, skills, and judgement to manage complex patient issues in the areas of Wounds, Ostomy and Continence.
So, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of these great course offerings and register today, before it's too late!