Episode Resources:

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Click here to view and download the poster “The WOC Nurse Role in Post-Operative K-Pouch Care” created and presented by Erin and Vanessa

Click here to visit the Quality of Life Association website

Click here to visit the K-Pouch Korner online forum provided by The J-Pouch Group

Click here to view and download the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Ostomate Bill of Rights resources page

Click here to visit the Patient Resources section of the WOCN Society’s website

Click here to purchase the Core Curriculum Ostomy Management, 2nd Edition

About the Speakers:

Vanessa Marra, BSN, RN, CWOCN, has 10 years of nursing experience and has held a WOC Nurse certification for 5 years. Vanessa has expertise with Continent Ileostomy Patient care.

Erin Testerman-Mitra, BSN, RN, CWOCN has 13 years of nursing experience and has held a WOC Nurse certification for 10 years. Erin has expertise with continent ileostomy patient care. Erin served as Secretary, Vice President, and President of the WOCN® Society’s Metro NY Affiliate, and currently sits on the Society’s national Membership Engagement Committee.