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Cleveland Clinic - R.B. Turnbull, Jr., MD WOC Nursing Education Program

9500 Euclid Avenue, HS1-500, Cleveland, OH 44195

 

TELEPHONE: 216-444-5966

 

FAX: 216-445-6343

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Linda J. Stricker, MSN, RN, CWOCN

 

MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Jean Ashburn, MD

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Barbara Hocevar, MSN, RN, CWOCN

 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Teresa Warnke

 

E-MAIL:mailto:[email protected]

 

WEB SITE:http://clevelandclinic.org/Wocschool

 

2015 PROGRAM DATES:

 

On-site dates begin: March 14, 2016; Sept. 12, 2016 (minimum class size is 6)

 

Online dates begin: April 25, 2016; Aug. 1, 2016

 

Professional Nursing Foot & Toenail Care Course: Opens Jan. 15, 2016

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The R.B. Turnbull, Jr., MD WOC Nursing Education Program was established in 1961, and offers online and on-site courses.

 

ON-SITE OPTION: Offered twice a year, the on-site classes are completed in a traditional classroom on Cleveland Clinic's main campus. Clinical experiences are scheduled with our own preceptors, and include extensive inpatient, ambulatory care, and home care patient populations. With one of the highest patient acuities in the nation, you will participate in the management of a wide variety of complex care problems that will both challenge and prepare you for your own WOC nursing practice.

 

ONLINE OPTION: Offered three times per year, online course work is accomplished within the learning management system, and includes active learning methods through the following 4 week long courses: Concepts in WOC Nursing, Acute and Chronic Wounds, Fecal & Urinary Diversions, and Urinary & Fecal Incontinence. Clinical experiences occur with approved preceptor or at Cleveland Clinic.

 

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Center

1762 Clifton Rd NE, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30322

 

TELEPHONE: 404-778-4067

 

FAX: 404-778-4778

 

WEB SITE:http://www.wocnec.org

 

OFFICE EMAIL:mailto:[email protected]

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Rose Murphree, DNP, RN, CWOCN, CFCN

 

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS: Lori Borja, MSN, RN, NP-C, CWOCN; Lynette Franklin, MSN, APRN-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN; Janet Ramundo, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN

 

PROGRAMS: Visit http://www.wocnec.org for most current dates.

 

Traditional 10-week Program

 

Split-Option Program

 

Distance Learning Program. Distance Learning students begin studies as a Cohort on 1st or 15th of each month, and progress at your own pace through the modules of study (2 weeks to 3 months per module). All Distance Learning students attend a Bridge Week in Atlanta after completion of the theoretical component and preceding clinical preceptorship; Bridge Weeks are typically held every 4 - 6 weeks. For dates and more information, visit http://www.wocnec.org.

 

CE Only Short Courses: Current Concepts in Skin Care and Wound Management; Fistula Care 101; Ostomy 101; Foot & Nail Care. For more information, visit http://www.wocnec.org.

 

Products Available to Purchase: Certification Review Manuals (WOC), Online Certification Review Videos; WOC or Professional Practice Modules used in our program; and Pocket Guides for WOC nursing. (http://www.wocnec.org)

 

Harrisburg Area Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Program - Sponsored by Wicks Educational Associates, Inc.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

 

1. Wound Care Specialty Program

 

2. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Program

 

3. Transition WOC Nursing Education Program

 

6 Kacey Court, Suite 205, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

 

TELEPHONE: 717-697-3042

 

FAX: 717-697-3634

 

E-MAIL:mailto:[email protected]

 

WEB SITE:http://www.wickseducational.com

 

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Lucy J. Wicks, MSN, RN, COCN

 

PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS: Julie Phelps-Maloy, MS, ARNP, CWOCN and Dianne Feeser, MS, GCNS-BC, CWOCN

 

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Carol Calianno, CRNP, MSN, CWOCN

 

1. WOUND CARE SPECIALTY PROGRAM

 

The Harrisburg Area programs are accredited by the WOCN Society. The Wound Care Specialty curriculum advances the knowledge of the Baccalaureate prepared nurse in the nursing management of individuals with wounds and role implementation strategies.

 

Two Formats Available: 1. A self-paced, online program. 2. A 2 week on-site program presented in Central Pennsylvania several times a year. Both options require a 60 hour clinical practicum following course theory.

 

On-site Class Dates: Feb. 22 - March 4, 2016, Mechanicsburg PA.

 

2. WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

The Harrisburg Area programs are accredited by the WOCN Society. The full scope curriculum advances the knowledge of the Baccalaureate prepared nurse in the nursing management of individuals with wounds, abdominal stomas, urinary and fecal incontinence and role implementation strategies.

 

Three Formats Available: 1. Home Study: four learning modules (rolling admission). 2. On-Site/Split Option: 4 weeks on-site instruction. 3. A combined home study/on-site option. Each option requires a 120 hour clinical practicum following course theory.

 

On-site Class Dates: To be announced.

 

Wound on-site class dates to be offered in 2016.

 

3. TRANSITION WOC NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

The Transition Course offers two units of study that incorporate theoretical and clinical knowledge related to abdominal stomas and incontinence for a Wound Care Specialty nurse to become a WOC nurse.

 

Two Formats Available: 1. Attending an on-site class. 2. Completion of two Home Study Modules. Both options require a 65 hour clinical practicum following course theory.

 

Program Dates: To be announced.

 

Rutgers University School of Nursing-Camden Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program

215 North Third Street, Second Floor, Camden, NJ 08102-1405

 

TELEPHONE: General School: 856-225-6226; WOCNEP: 856-225-2318

 

FAX: 856-225-6250

 

E-MAIL: General School of Nursing: mailto:[email protected]; WOCNEP: mailto:[email protected] OR mailto:[email protected] (Tom Porvaznik, Program Administrative Assistant)

 

WEB SITE:http://www.nursing.camden.rutgers.edu/academics/wound-ostomy-continence-nursing-

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN, CRNP, APNC, MAPWCA, FAAN, Professor of Nursing

 

PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR: Jo Catanzaro, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Adjunct Professor

 

PROGRAM FACULTY: Kevin Emmons, DrNP, CWCN, APNC, DAPWCA, Clinical Assistant Professor

 

PROGRAM DATES: Sept. 8, 2015 - Aug. 30, 2016 (on-site split option starts once yearly; combination of on-site classes and offsite clinical preceptorships).

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden (SNC) is a part of one of the largest research intensive universities in the nation. The SNC opened in 2010 and was built upon 30 years of baccalaureate nursing education as a Department of Nursing. Rutgers SNC is preparing RNs for the future of health care by offering the WOCNEP as a graduate level certificate in which participants learn about the theory and practices that promote and restore health for people with wounds or skin conditions, fecal or urinary diversions (ostomies), and continence problems. The course work of this program earns students 13 graduate level credits that can be used to further their education beyond the certificate including the School's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. The on-site class meets once weekly in late afternoon and evening timeframe making for easy commuting and work schedule adaptation. Digital supports via the E-College learning platform permit 24-7 access to course materials. Clinical preceptorships are completed offsite near the student's home with an appropriately credentialed preceptor. Fall Semester: Nursing 551 (WOC Nursing I); Spring Semester: Nursing 552 (WOC Nursing II); Summer Sessions: Nursing 553 (WOC Nursing III Clinical Practicum).

 

The Wound and Ostomy Education Program at The Valley Foundation School of Nursing, San Jose State University

One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0057

 

TELEPHONE: 408-924-3134

 

FAX: 408-924-3135

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Vivian Wong, PhD, RN, CNS, CWON

 

PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR: Charlene Deo, MSN/Ed, RN, FNP, CWOCN

 

WEB SITE:http://www.sjsu.edu/woundostomy

 

PROGRAM DATES: The program is offered in spring and fall. Please visit http://www.sjsu.edu/woundostomy for the fall 2016 program dates.

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: San http://Joswww.sjsu.edu/woundostomy State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. The Valley Foundation School of Nursing was founded in 1946 and has been well-established in the Bay Area. Our program offers specialty education in wound and ostomy care to all interested nurses who meet the criteria of enrollment. Students may take one or both courses each semester. The program is designed to allow flexibility for working RNs, with most of the classes being held online in the evenings.

 

The program consists of both didactic and practicum components, incorporating interactive lectures, discussions, and skills practice in the instructional design. The program uses the web-based online instructional technologies to conduct virtual live class sessions and to provide recordings of the lectures. Two mandatory on-site days per specialty provide students with hands-on practice and an immersive learning experience. A minimum of 40 hours of practicum per specialty is required upon successful completion of the didactic portion of the course. Students will be assigned to our designated preceptors within the San Francisco Bay Area; outside preceptors may be approved at the program's discretion. Continuing Education Units will be offered after completion of the program.

 

University of Washington Wound Management Education Program (UW WMEP)

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

 

1. Wound Management Education Program (CWCN Certification Course)

 

2. Wound Management Fundamentals Course

 

Continuing Nursing Education, University of Washington, Box 359440, Seattle, WA 98195-9440

 

TELEPHONE: 206-543-1047

 

FAX: 206-543-6953

 

E-MAIL:mailto:[email protected]

 

WEB SITE:http://www.uwcne.org/wound-management-programs

 

CO-DIRECTORS: Renee Anderson, MSN, RN, CWON and Betty Hanrahan, MSN, CNS, ARNP-BC, CWCN-AP, CWS, FACCWS, CFCN

 

Visit http://www.uwcne.org/wound-management-programs for dates and information about all our wound care offerings.

 

1. WOUND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

Founded in 2002, this 132 contact hour specialty preparation course advances the skills and knowledge of the Baccalaureate prepared nurse. Program Strengths: The program offers an experienced team of faculty members, thoughtful class sizes and a collaborative learning environment. Students are matched with preceptors certified in wound care in diverse settings. Graduates earn six graduate quarter credits and are eligible to take the WOCNCB exam.

 

Program Format: 6-weeks of online learning, followed by 3-weeks of didactic and clinical experience. A broad range of wounds, healing problems and components of specialized nursing practice are addressed. Concepts guiding the didactic content and practicum are prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of the healing process.

 

PROGRAM DATES:

 

Summer/Fall WMEP Course 2016 (Application deadline June 17, 2016)

 

Aug. 10 - Oct. 13, 2016 (Online: Aug. 10 - Sep. 20, 2016; On-site: Sep. 26 - Oct. 13, 2016)

 

2. WOUND MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

 

This 30.0 contact hour course is open to healthcare professionals. Content is based on national wound management guidelines.

 

Course Format: 6-weeks of online learning, followed by a 2-day on-site workshop. Registration is open to individual participants and to agencies interested in co-sponsorship.

 

PROGRAM DATES:

 

Spring 2016: May 2 - June 17, 2016

 

webWOC Nursing Education Program

3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 460, Minneapolis, MN 55416

 

TELEPHONE: 612-331-4601

 

FAX: 612-926-8075

 

E-MAIL:mailto:[email protected]

 

WEB SITE:http://www.webwocnurse.com

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION WEB SITE:http://www.webwocnurseCE.com

 

PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS: JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN and Debra Netsch, DNP, RN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN

 

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN

 

PROGRAM DATES: Three semesters per year:

 

SUMMER Semester - begins May 8, 2016

 

FALL Semester - begins Aug. 20, 2016

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Founded in 2001, webWOC was the first ONLINE program accredited by the WOCN Society. Strengths of this Program are a robust faculty and support staff with rigorous curriculum. The Program is taught by experts in WOC nursing (Faculty have a minimum of 20 years WOC nursing experience) and in online education. Courses are 100% ONLINE designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses with computer experience at all levels who wish to pursue education in the WOC nursing specialty without traveling or putting their home/work life on hold. The clinical practicum offered is a split option where the student completes a clinical experience locally. However, the clinical experience is dependent upon the student's geographic location.

 

The curriculum offered is rigorous in order to promote high quality specialty care to patients and prepare nurses for national certification examinations. Class sizes and learner demographics bring potential learners into a vibrant learning environment with national and international classmates. Attention is paid to promoting collaboration amongst learners in order to enhance professional networks that may be sustained throughout the graduate's specialty practice career. webWOC offers an experienced team of faculty members with a minimum preparation of master's degree.