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Presidents Message Jan 2019

Members of the New England Region of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society: Our conference in October was very successful. It was great to see everyone. The venue at the Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown was newly remodeled in the center of Manchester close to shops and restaurants.  We will hold our 2019 New England Region WOC […]

Hear whats happening with VNA of Care New England

The VNA of Care New England covers the full geographical area of Rhode Island  (except for the islands). My position is that of a resource to all of the visiting nurses and my tasks include wound and ostomy education, recommendations for use of advanced wound care products rather than normal saline wet to dry dressings, […]

Hello from New England Region WOCN

Members of the New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society: Fall is fast approaching and that means we will once again gather together for the New England Region of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Fall Conference.Our theme this year is “STANDING STRONG TOGETHER.” We have a great agenda planned. Please register through […]

Welcome New Board Members

Hello to all! Sending out a big WELCOME to our new board members.   Historian: Irene Beaman, RN, CWON Irene currently works for the VNA of Portsmith NH and also at the  Exeter Hospital Wound Center. Political Action Member   Collette Sengupta RN, BSB, CWOCN Collette currently works for the Visiting Nurse Services of CT […]

Way to Go Lahey Hospital Nurses 7 East

We want to give a big shout out THANK YOU to the nurses of Lahey Hospital 7 East for their efforts hosting bake sale. They raised $740.00 for Youth Rally.   “In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In […]

Challenges in Practice

Call for Posters

Message from Mary Willis

Update from the New England Region of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society: There is a lot going on in the region and Spring has finally arrived. Congratulations to NERWOCN Board member Marian Barry-Ravagni for being recognized in The Boston Globe Salute to Nurses for her upbeat attitude. She was nominated by the daughter of […]

Message from our President

To the Members of the New England Region of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society: We are almost through February.  I cannot wait for March because I can see the end of winter and I have my birthday!!  On Saturday March 10th, I hope you will join us for the NERWOCN Spring Event at the […]

Presidents Message

Dear New England Region Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Members,        Another year has gone by. I don’t know about you, but it has been a year of constant change for me, especially at work. I’m sure it is a sign of the times in healthcare, but it can be a challenge to […]