Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is a professional, international nursing society of more than 5,000 healthcare professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy, and incontinence issues. The WOCN Society is a professional community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. We support our members’ practice through advocacy, education, and research.