Ostomy Management

Ostomate: A person who has an ostomy. Barrier product: Cream, spray, wipe, or other product used to seal the skin and protect it from breakdown caused by moisture or incontinence. Laparotomy: A ...

In this interview, Erin Testerman-Mitra, discusses ways to help ostomy patients, including pre-operative measures, when convexity is right for the patient, and patient quality of life. ...

By Diana L. Gallagher MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN In order to teach patients, it is important to have some basic knowledge about ostomies. Sadly, as I shared last month, the majority of nursing students le...

By Holly Hovan MSN, APRN, CWOCN-AP When marking a patient for a stoma, it is important to consider the practice based on evidence acquired by the wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nurse during tra...

As you may have already heard, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the year of the nurse and midwife. The WHO has informed us that in order to achieve universal health coverage ...

A new ostomy can be intimidating and life-changing, but also lifesaving. Many people experience a new degree of independence after ostomy surgery and often become advocates and support people for othe...

By Diana L. Gallagher MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN I frequently write about the value and rewards of being a WOCNCB® certified nurse. It is an amazing job that allows me to save limbs and change lives on a ...