NEWS
Please consider nominating one of your colleagues for WOC Nurse of the Year for 2024.
Nominations open in the spring of 2024
WHO WE ARE
The Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is an affiliate of the national Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). The RMC serves members from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. Membership is processed through the WOCN and applicants are assigned to a region based on geographical location.
The RMC holds two regional conference meetings per year. One meeting occurs during the national WOCN conference, in the late spring/summer and the second is held during the fall. The site of the fall conference rotates between all five member states. Regional conferences and meetings provide members with opportunities to network with colleagues, gain updated information on the latest products and practices, and participate in continuing education offerings. The RMC provides such opportunities to enhance the field of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing through professional organization and affiliation
MISSION
The RMC exists to promote the professional and educational advancement of the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse. In this way we guide the delivery of expert health care to people with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence.
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the WOCN fosters high standards of practice relating to the care, teaching, and rehabilitation of persons with ostomies, incontinence needs, and chronic wounds.
BOARD MEMBERS
President
Annette Gwilliam BSN, RN, CWON, ACHRN
Provo, Utah
[email protected]
Term Ends: January 2024
President Elect
Becky Greenwood RN, BSN, CWOCN
South Jordan UT
[email protected]
Term Ends: January 2024
Treasurer
Ellie Hicken BSN, RN, CWON
Salt Lake City, Utah
[email protected]
Term Ends: January 2024
MEMBER AT LARGE
Public Policy
Public Policy
Membership Liaison
RMC Officer Election
Rocky Mountain Chapter WOCN holds elections yearly during the Fall Regional Conference.
Elected officers are President, President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer. Terms are two years long. The Secretary and Treasurer are elected every two years on even years. The Vice president and Treasurer are elected every two years on odd years. Newly elected officers take office effective January 1st of the year following the election.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Rocky Mountain Chapter Board of Directors, please contact us.