Best Wocn Podcasts (2024)

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Intermittent catheterization to manage urinary retention: a focus on male anatomy 8:39

10d ago8:39

8:39

Episode summary: Dr. Wiegand joins us today with a closer look into the male urethra and lower urinary tract when there is a clinical need for intermittent catheterization. Incomplete bladder emptying associated with urinary retention in males presents a unique set of challenges, teaching opportunities, and potential complications. Dr. Wiegand shar…

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A urologist’s perspective on incomplete bladder emptying 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

Dr. Wiegand joins us today to share one of his goals as a urologist; restoring and/or creating natural urinary habits for his patients, while keeping the urinary tract healthy. In this episode, Dr. Wiegand spends time discussing urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying, mechanical as well as surgical options, and the importance of patient com…

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Pediatric best practice guidelines: Ostomy pouching and management questions-part 2 15:32

3M ago15:32

15:32

Join us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing. Guest bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught and lectured in many countries, and she is past President of the World Council …

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Spina bifida bowel protocol: Transitioning to specific programs in continence achievement 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

Join us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida bowel protocol. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP fro…

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Pediatric best practice guidelines: Ostomy pouching and management questions 12:15

7M ago12:15

12:15

Join us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing. Guest Bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught, and lectured in many countries and she is past President of the World Council …

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Spina bifida bowel protocol goals for age 33:35

9M ago33:35

33:35

Join us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida protocol. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the …

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Stoma Champions Program 19:43

10M ago19:43

19:43

In this episode, Linda Coulter MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN will share her experience in developing a Stoma Champions Program for nurses. The discussion will cover why the program is needed and key considerations in developing the program. Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for pa…

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Community Centered Spina Bifida Research Agenda 18:04

12M ago18:04

18:04

Join us as Dr. Kelly discusses the results of the first Community Centered Spina Bifida Research Agenda article. Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical researc…

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Resources for ostomates 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

In the fourth and final episode of this special series featuring Josh Nelson, he shares his perspective on resources for ostomates. Josh also discusses which specific resources were helpful to him on his journey. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Roche…

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UTI Risk Factors Model: Part 1 15:33

1y ago15:33

15:33

Join us as Dr. Lewis describes the UTI Risk Factors Model & discusses how the tool can be used for both neurogenic and non-neurogenic patients, primarily in the adult female patient population. Guest bio: Dr. Tamra Lewis holds board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and she currently practices at Comprehensive Urolo…

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Living an active lifestyle with an ostomy 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

27:08

In part three of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to live an active life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medic…

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Bowel Dysfunction: The Importance of Transitional Care 13:03

1+ y ago13:03

13:03

Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction and transitional care. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the M…

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Peristomal skin issues in the pediatric population 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

Working with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares her experiences and addresses peristomal skin issues in the pediatric population. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, acad…

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An introduction to Transanal Irrigation for treatment of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gas…

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Bowel Dysfunctions: Treatment Options 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when discussing treatment options for bowel dysfunctions. Guest Bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular an…

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A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: Part 2 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

Join us for part 2 of this series, as we continue the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis. They discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both th…

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Bowel Dysfunction: Pediatric Etiologies 17:17

2y ago17:17

17:17

Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when diagnosing pediatric bowel dysfunctions. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility D…

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A surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: part 1 30:28

2y ago30:28

30:28

Join Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis as they discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus. Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and …

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Living an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 2) 17:54

2y ago17:54

17:54

Join Tricia Downing as she discusses the psychosocial and mental health journey of a female following a SCI. She shares how important regaining her active lifestyle was to working through the stages of grief following a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Man…

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Curious about convexity 19:20

2y ago19:20

19:20

In this episode* Terran Sims shares her contribution to the convexity consensus statement publication, the importance of post-operative convexity, and selecting the right product to meet the patients’ needs. Guest bio: Terran Sims received her bachelor's from the University of Alabama and her master’s degree in Nursing as well as Acute Care Nurse P…

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Living an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 1) 15:02

2y ago15:02

15:02

Join us with Tricia Downing as she takes us on her journey to adapting her life into an active lifestyle following a SCI and what it takes to make it happen. This is part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Tricia discussing her tips and tricks on getting back to an active lifestyle. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralymp…

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Working with the family of pediatric ostomates 29:20

2y ago29:20

29:20

Working with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares common conditions that affect this population as well as some best practices to reduce anxiety for pouch changes and age-related considerations. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for ove…

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Transition Home After SCI: The Reality of the Journey 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

Join us in listening to Tricia Downing as she takes us on the journey from initial rehab to the reality of home: how to make it all work, advocate for yourself and create the life that you want without the confines of a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Mana…

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Navigating being a new ostomate 28:14

2y ago28:14

28:14

In the second part of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to navigate life now that he has a permanent ostomy. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Ce…

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A Female Perspective of Living with a Spinal Cord Injury 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

Join us and listen to Tricia Downing as she shares her journey from avid cyclist to Paralympian and the honest challenges she has faced along the way. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the f…

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Ostomy challenges in home healthcare 13:17

2+ y ago13:17

13:17

Join us as Angela discusses some of the challenges that clinicians and home care patients face as they transition home. Guest bio: Angela Graham has 30 years of home health experience in a variety of roles from field clinician, auditor, and manager, but for the past 20 years, she has focused on education. She obtained her CWOCN 18 years ago and is …

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The Female Journey to Assessment & Treatment of LUTS 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

24:50

Dr. Diaz provides insight into the assessment and treatment of urologic and pelvic floor disorders in females. In this episode, she will discuss how she approaches patient concerns and symptoms. Guest bio: Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery…

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An Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis: an end users’ perspective 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

This podcast explores how a new ostomate adapts to a new diagnosis of living with an ostomy. Josh shares his experience in this first episode of a 4-part series. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medica…

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Let’s Play: Adapted Sports and Activities After SCI 19:32

2+ y ago19:32

19:32

This podcast explores the many adapted activities people enjoy after SCI, including participation in the PVA games, as well as the fears that may come along with that. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville Unive…

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Back to Life: Community Re-entry after a discharge at a VA Rehab 17:50

2+ y ago17:50

17:50

In this podcast, Joanne gives us typical scenarios about when a SCI patient returns home from the hospital post initial injury. She discusses how the patient adapts to change and common obstacles faced. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a …

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Peristomal Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (PMARSI) 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

Kimberly shares insight and discusses the challenges that clinicians and patients face with PMARSI, the complications of these types of skin injuries, and the importance of keeping peristomal skin intact. In addition, she discusses how peristomal skin complications should not be normalized. Guest bio: Kimberly LeBlanc is known globally as an innova…

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Everything changes: SCI Care in a VA Med Center Inpatient Rehab 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

17:49

In this episode, Joanne takes us on an inpatient SCI rehab journey, including common challenges faced by patients during this time & collaboration by the clinical team. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville Univ…

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Teaching ostomy education based on the developmental level of a child 28:55

2+ y ago28:55

28:55

Kim Fields shares how developmental levels of a child should be part of how ostomy education is discussed and taught. She shares her insight with this very special patient population. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a lev…

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Passion for Rehab: A Nurse Perspective 12:30

2+ y ago12:30

12:30

Joanne discusses her perspective on her chosen field of SCI Rehab Nursing, the journey that got her there & encouragement toward others who may be contemplating a similar role. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonvi…

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Fistula Basics of Enterocutaneous and Colocutaneous Fistulas 19:58

2+ y ago19:58

19:58

Linda discusses key differences between fistula types and provides perspective on how to approach the evaluation and management of such a unique population. Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. She…

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What is a urogynecologist? 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

23:00

Dr. Diaz provides insight into the specialized area of urogynecology. In this episode, she will examine the role of a urogynecologist in managing female urological complications. Guest Bio Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently s…

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A day in the life with two ostomies 23:41

3y ago23:41

23:41

Mike has been living with two ostomies since 2009. In this podcast he discusses how he adapted to being a double ostomate. Guest Bio Mike is a double ostomate, due to a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively…

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Quality of life as a spinal cord injured veteran 31:56

3y ago31:56

31:56

Todd’s life changed when he broke is neck in a beach accident. As a spinal cord injured veteran, he discusses what his quality of life is like as a quadriplegic. Guest bio Todd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. …

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You're a new WOC Nurse...now what?! 20:23

3y ago20:23

20:23

Being a new WOC Nurse can be daunting when you are brand new. In this podcast Mary Mahoney discusses how she would guide a novice WOC Nurse transitioning from a staff nurse role in their same facility as well as starting at a new hospital. Whether you are a new or experience WOC Nurse, this podcast can provide insight while you transition, or you a…

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Bowel care as a spinal cord injured patient 19:36

3y ago19:36

19:36

Todd is a veteran living with a spinal cord injury since August of 1982. In this episode he talks about the impact his injury has had on his bowel care. Guest bio Todd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. Todd has …

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Different Roles of a WOC Nurse: Outpatient Advanced Practice Nurse 24:17

3y ago24:17

24:17

Jan is an Advanced Practice WOC Nurse working in an outpatient setting. In this episode she talks about her role at the University of Chicago and other APRN roles. Guest bio: Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to th…

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Being an advocate in the VA 14:54

3+ y ago14:54

14:54

Todd is a veteran living with a spinal cord injury. In this episode he talks about his experience with the VA healthcare system and how to be an advocate for yourself in the VA. Guest bio Todd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through…

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Role of a WOC Nurse: Independent care to private practice 19:46

3+ y ago19:46

19:46

Janet works as an independent consultant in a private practice. In our latest podcast she explains what her role looks like and how she got into this position. Guest bio: Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered …

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Improving quality of life with the bed bound patient population 13:43

3+ y ago13:43

13:43

With over 10 years’ experience in the area of spinal cord injury and disease, Liz Saltigerald, BSN, RN, CWOCN discusses the bed bound patients she works with and how to help improve their quality of life. Guest Bio Liz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified…

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Quality of life with an ostomy: How to manage leakage 11:53

3+ y ago11:53

11:53

What impact does leakage have on the quality of life for an ostomate? What is the common cause for leakage from an ostomy pouching system? What accessories or barrier products are recommended for managing leakage? These questions and more are answered in this podcast. Guest Bio Jane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from…

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Urinary tract infections 10:21

3+ y ago10:21

10:21

Dr. Lewis discusses urinary tract infections (UTI) and how she evaluates and manages UTIs. This podcast also reviews the clinical research she has completed on UTIs and how this has impacted her approach to her evaluation and treatment process. Guest Bio Dr. Tamra Lewis is a private practice urologist at Comprehensive Urologic Care in the northwest…

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History & evolution of WOC nursing and products 19:04

3+ y ago19:04

19:04

Interested in the history of Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nursing? In this podcast we hear from Mary Mahoney, who has been a licensed WOC Nurse since 1993. She discusses the changes in WOC nursing and the introduction of different products throughout the years. Guest Bio Mary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, …

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As patients age, how do you help them become more independent in their care? 13:42

3+ y ago13:42

13:42

Spina Bifida patients face challenges in their everyday life. Our latest podcast guest is Brandi Capps, RN, BSN who provides insight on how to help patients become more independent in their care. Guest Bio Brandi Capps, BSN, RN has served as the Duke Pediatric Uro Therapy Nurse Clinician for nine years. She graduated from the University of North Ca…

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Transitioning from a nurse to a WOC nurse, and what you need to know 27:36

3+ y ago27:36

27:36

Jan has over 40 years of experience and in her current role she is a preceptor and mentors nurses training to become WOC Nurses. In this podcast she discusses how a nurse moves through the process to become a WOC Nurse and provides insight to the process. Guest bio: Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago…

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Quality of life in the Spina Bifida population 11:16

3+ y ago11:16

11:16

The quality of life in the Spina Bifida population has evolved over the years. Brandi discusses the diagnosis of Spina Bifida, the challenges patients face in their everyday life, common medical interventions and much more. Guest Bio Brandi Capps, BSN, RN has served as the Duke Pediatric Uro Therapy Nurse Clinician for nine years. She graduated fro…

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