Stomas: What You Need to Know
There are two main types of stomas, and they both have certain “ideal” characteristics in common. Do you know what they are? You say potato, I say potahto. You say ostomy, I say … stoma. Huh? Those...
View ArticleOstomy Minute: Is Ostomy Paste an Adhesive?
When you need extra adhesion under a skin barrier, is ostomy paste the way to go? WCEI instructor Joy Hooper sets the story straight in this short video. Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC has over...
View ArticleOstomy Minute: How to Get a Good Seal Without Skin Residue
How can you create a good seal under the skin barrier of an ostomy appliance without leaving residue on the skin? In this one-minute video, WCEI Instructor Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC...
View ArticleInstructor named 2019 WOC Nurse of the Year for ostomy care
On June 23, alumni of the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) cheered to see a dedicated clinician, teacher and nursing entrepreneur receive recognition for her commitment to ostomy care and...
View ArticleOne patient’s perspective on how to adapt to living with an ostomy bag
Collin Jarvis was 21, athletic and a captain of his university’s track and cross-country teams. He was about to enter his senior year at the University of California, Berkeley when he was diagnosed...
View ArticleColostomy irrigation: Learn how at WOW
Wild on Wounds speaker Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN, will share pointers this month at our national conference on colostomy irrigation as a life-changing ostomy management alternative to pouching. One...
View ArticleColostomy care for inmates is important to maintain wellness
We often talk about ostomy care, including the different ostomy types. When I was doing research for this blog, it was surprising how many reported cases exist in which colostomy care was the basis...
View ArticleAbility of Patient to Provide Own Ostomy Care Called into Question
As a wound care nurse, you teach your patients how to care for their wounds, including a colostomy. You teach them as they observe treatments you provide, such as ostomy care, while they are at a...
View ArticleIleal Conduit Care and Nurses: A Review of Evidence-Based Practice
In 2019, researchers in China released an important study on interventions with ileal conduit patients after having undergone surgery for bladder cancer. It has since proven to be a wonderful resource...
View ArticleResearch Study Reveals Nurses’ Importance in Stoma Care
A 2017 qualitative research study reveals some essential legal implications for nurses who provide stoma care. The study was conducted by nurses and nurse faculty in Spain at two university hospitals...
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