MIDWEST Chapter of the WOCN Society Conference
"The Heartland: Five States, One Midwest WOC Vision"
Inaugural Event

Course ID: 25CE00026
September 18-19, 2025
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Paid ANCC APTA

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  • Target Audience

    This accredited continuing education activity is designated for all nurses, physical therapists, and other health care professionals involved in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

    Learning Outcomes
    • Integrate key updates from the 2025 NPIAP Pressure Injury Guidelines into clinical practice, focusing on advancements in prevention, assessment, and management to enhance patient care.
    • Identify evidence-based strategies for recognizing and managing skin failure across diverse healthcare settings, ensuring early identification and appropriate interventions.
    • Examine the distinct roles and contributions of interdisciplinary healthcare teams - including nurses, physical therapists, and other professionals - in driving change and implementing best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care.
    • Foster collaboration and patient-centered care by utilizing best practices in WOC management, ensuring a unified approach to improving patient outcomes across healthcare settings.

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    Accreditation
    accreditation In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Midwest Chapter of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
    The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for up to 9.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
    accreditation This course has been approved for up to 0.975 Continuing Education Units (corresponding to 9.75 APTA NE CEUs) by the Continuing Education Committee of the Nebraska Chapter American Physical Therapy Association. Approval Number: CEUL158340
    Travel Information:

    If you need somewhere to stay, please see the below information.

    Hotel Address Link Link Expires Commute to Events Center Pricing
    (Per night plus taxes & fees)
    Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Reservation Link August 28th, 2025 Car: 2 minutes
    Walk: 1 minute    		 $303
    Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Reservation Link August 17th, 2025 Car: 3 minutes
    Walk: 12 minutes    		 $230
    Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 207 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Reservation Link August 27th, 2025 Car: 1 minute
    Walk: 4 minutes    		 $199
    Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown 418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Reservation Link August 17th, 2025 Car: 2 minutes
    Walk: 10 minutes    		 $149
    Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Reservation Link August 18th, 2025 Car: 1 minute
    Walk: 4 minutes    		 $145

    Please note, there is a $13 parking fee at the venue. If you can park at your hotel of choice and walk over, that may be the better choice. If you need to park at the venue, please note that the $13 is not included in your registration fee and will need to be paid day of.

  • Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Pre-Conference Schedule
    Time Session
    9:45 AM Pre-Conference WELCOME
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fistula Workshop:
    Staying On Track in Fistula Management: A Workshop (registration required)
    Speaker: Sue Bruch, MS, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN
    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Options
    "The Cooking Show" with Hollister (RSVP by August 31 to: wilton.walker@hollister.com. This lunch is separate from the CE content.) OR
    Lunch on your own
    1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Lymphedema Workshop:
    Lymphedema in Focus: Compression Strategies from Toe Wrapping to Total Limb Management (registration required)
    [Interactive workshop exploring new guidelines, complex cases, and vascular vs. lymphedema differentiation]
    Speaker: Suzanne Ehman, DPT, PhD, CWS, CLWT, CLT-LANA, DN-cert
    3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Exhibitor Experience - Open to All
    Browse exhibitor booths and connect with vendors.
    No registration required. All attendees welcome
    4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Launch of the Midwest!
    One Midwest WOC Vision – The Heartland
    Join us for an exciting kickoff as we officially launch the Midwest Chapter of the WOCN Society.

    OPEN to all attendees, even if you have not registered for earlier preconference events.

    • No additional registration required
    • Signing in is required to obtain CE credit.

    Celebrate unity, vision, and momentum for WOC nurses across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois.
    4:45 PM Closing Remarks
    4:45 PM – 6:00 PM Sip, Savor, & Stroll
    Exhibitor Experience- Open to All!

    Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and interactive vendor exhibits!

    No registration required. EVERYONE welcome.

    Giveaways, live demos, and exclusive swag opportunities!
    6:30 PM (RSVP required by August 31. These dinners are separate from the CE content.)

    Sponsored Dinner Options (pick one)

    • Coloplast: Splash Seafood Bar & Grill – RSVP to Regina Von Sprecken at usreng@coloplast.com
      Topic: "Conquering Ostomy Leakage with Confidence"
    • Medline: Centro - RSVP to Chasity Hedrick at chedrick@medline.com Topic: "NPIAP Recommendations for 'HAPI'ness."

    Friday, September 19th - MIDWEST Chapter of the WOCN Society Conference
    Time Session
    7:45 AM Midwest Chapter of the WOCN Society WELCOME
    "The Heartland: Five States, One Midwest WOC Vision"
    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM NPIAP Guidelines Update: What’s New, What’s Backed by Science, and Why It Matters Now
    Speaker: Janet Cuddigan, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Acute Skin Failure: Increased Awareness of a Complex and Emerging Diagnosis
    Speaker: Joyce Black, PhD, RN, FAAN
    10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Exhibitors Break
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Breakout #1
    • Reducing Complexity in Convexity
      Speaker: Amanda Paprocki, BSN, CWOCN
    • Overcoming Incontinence with Insight: Collaborative Strategies for Lasting Improvement
      Speaker: JoAnn Green, MS, PT
    • Staging Pressure Injury in Persons with Dark Skin Tones
      Speaker: Joyce Black, PhD, RN, FAAN
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch & Exhibitors Break
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Breakout #2
    • From Concept to Care: Building a Community-Based Ostomy Clinic
      Speaker: Stacie Fisher-Biller, MSN, FNP-BC, COCN-AP, RNFA
    • Repositioning Without Fear: From Instability to Intervention in the Critically Ill
      Speaker: Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
    • One Vision for Bladder Control: Tackling 'I Gotta Go Now' with Pharmacology
      Speaker: JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN
    1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Exhibitors Break
    2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Learn it, Lead it, Live it: Driving Change to Improve Patient Outcomes
    Speaker: Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Closing Remarks

  • Sponsor Contact Information

  • Handouts will be available September 11, 2025 (to the best extent possible).

  • Registration is now closed.

    Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
    Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
    Call: 402-559-6618

  • Registered participants may access handouts starting September 11, 2025 by entering the user name and password provided in your confirmation letter.
    Evaluations and certificate of attendance will also be available under this tab starting 09/18/2025.

    Participants will be able to access online evaluations and print their certificates of attendance for 30 days after the conference. If you need a copy of your certificate after this date:

    Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
    Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
    Call: 402-559-6618

Registration Information

Registration fee:


Workshop Fees (Thursday, September 18, 2025):

  • Fistula Workshop: $50
  • Lymphedema Workshop: $50

Conference Fees (Friday, September 19, 2025):

  • Regular (July 1 - August 31): $150

IMPORTANT NOTES for THURSDAY:
Separate registration is required for all preconference activities on Thursday, September 18, including:

  • Fistula and Lymphedema Workshops
  • "The Cooking Show" Lunch with Hollister
  • Sponsored Dinners
    See the Schedule page for details on session times and RSVP instructions.
  • The Welcome Session at 4:00 PM is open to all attendees even if you are not registered for earlier preconference events.
  • Signing in at Welcome session is required to obtain CE credit.

Registration is not complete until payment is received.
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Please note there is a 2.95% charge for credit card transactions

Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2025

Cancel/Refund Policy

Refunds will be granted (less a $25 processing fee) if cancellation is received in writing before August 31, 2025. NO refunds will be honored after this date. A $35 processing fee will be assessed for insufficient funds.

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