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By Jessica Jones, RN, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C) The National Conference is just one way to enjoy Montréal! One of our Membership Core Program Members, Jessica Jones, RN, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C), put together a list of things to do and places to eat to make your Things to do: Botanical Gardens (Viau or Pie IX metro); by the end of May the garden should be starting to spring into bloom. This site also boasts Olympic stadium, the biodome, planetarium and insectarium (buy a combined ticket to save money) as well as Saputo stadium, home of the Montreal impact if you want to catch a soccer game.  Atwater Market (Lionel Groulx Metro). La Grande roue de Montreal; enjoy sweeping city views.  Old Montreal, Old Port and Notre Dame Basilica; wander around this area on foot and enjoy the historic side of Montreal with its impressive architecture, street performers and food trucks. Spa Bota Bota; after 5 days of conference unwind at this spa located on a boat in the St-Laurence. Oratoire Saint-Joseph (Cote des Neiges Metro); whether or not you decide to walk up all the stairs on your knees, according to tradition, it is a beautiful walk with stunning views.  Eaton centre, the worlds largest underground mall in case the weather isn’t cooperating. Credit © Sylvie Li - Tourisme Montréal Places to eat: Save La Banquise  (Mont-Royal Metro) unanimously voted the best poutine in Montreal by Quebec NSWOC’s  Schwartz’s Deli  (Sherbrooke Metro) classic Montreal smoke meat.  St-Viateur Bagel  (Mont-Royal Metro) Montreal is famously known for their bagels. Nothing beats one of these fresh out of the oven.  Splurge Garde Manger , upscale tasting menus by famous Montreal Chef Chuck Hughs. Make sure to reserve early.  Saturday afternoon Tea at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth Hotel : nothing says fancy like tiny sandwiches at the hotel where John and Yoko had their famous anti-war bed-in in 1969. Credit © Alison Slattery - Tourisme Montréal Credit © Laurène Tinel - Tourisme Montréal

On April 3, 2025, Marcia Leard, RN, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Past President of NSWOCC, was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Commemorative Medal for her remarkable contributions to nursing in Prince Edward Island. Marcia was recognized alongside Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Dr. Wassim Salamoun. The Coronation Medal celebrates the ascension of His Majesty King Charles III to the throne of Canada and is overseen by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. It is awarded to individuals who have significantly enhanced their community, province, territory, or Canada as a whole, or who have achieved extraordinary success internationally, bringing credit to Canada. Congratulations, Marcia, on this well-deserved honour! #TeamNSWOC

Team Canada: NSWOCs bring the gold standard to your interprofessional team #TeamNSWOC Click the image to download it. NSWOC Week 2025 is fast approaching, and this year’s theme, " Team Canada: NSWOCs bring the gold standard to your interprofessional team ," shines a spotlight on the essential role Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs) play in delivering high-quality care to all wound, ostomy and continence patients across Canada. Why NSWOCs are Essential to Interprofessional Teams NSWOCs bring an unparalleled level of expertise to the healthcare teams they are a part of. With their tri-specialization in wound care, ostomy management, and continence care, NSWOCs ensure that patients facing complex, multifaceted challenges receive the highest standard of care possible. As we celebrate NSWOC Week 2025, it’s important to recognize that NSWOCs are not just providers of direct care—they are leaders in the healthcare system and on interprofessional healthcare teams. Their work goes far beyond patient care, positively influencing interdisciplinary teams through: Evidence-informed leadership  on healthcare teams, guiding decision-making and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality care. Advanced, specialized approaches  to the assessment and management of wounds, ostomies, and continence challenges. Patient education  that empowers individuals and their families to take an active role in their care. Contributions to research , developing protocols, guidelines, and evidence-based practices that shape the future of healthcare. The Impact of NSWOCs on Patient Outcomes (taken from the Power of 3 Campaign) NSWOCs are key to improving the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of healthcare. Studies have shown that home care agencies employing NSWOCs are more likely to see significant improvements in patient outcomes. For example, patients receiving care from NSWOCs experience a notable reduction in pressure injuries, urinary incontinence, and lower extremity ulcers. In fact, pressure injuries are nearly twice as likely to improve, while urinary incontinence shows a 40% improvement, and lower extremity ulcers and surgical wounds improve by 20% to 40% (Westra et al., 2013). Moreover, NSWOCs help patients with ostomies select the right pouching system, tailored to their needs, ostomy type, and abdominal skin contours, thus preventing complications (LeBlanc et al., 2019). They also play a vital role in preventing continence-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and incontinence-associated dermatitis, contributing to better overall care and reducing complications (LeBlanc et al., 2019). The Power of 3: Why NSWOCs Are the Gold Standard You can access the full Power of 3 campaign online, which also has its own presentation file, social media assets, white paper, and more! Visit https://www.nswoc.ca/powerof3 . Join the Celebration: Share Your #TeamNSWOC Story or Nominate an NSWOC for an award! As we look forward to NSWOC Week 2025, let’s take the time to express our gratitude to NSWOCs across Canada. Their contributions—whether in direct care, team leadership, research, or patient education—truly embody the gold standard in Canadian healthcare. We encourage you to join the celebration and recognize your NSWOC colleagues! Share your stories, projects, or recognize someone special by submitting the form below. We’ll feature these NSWOCs and stories on our website or in our newsletter, and you can also nominate an NSWOC for the 2025 NSWOCC Membership Award. Don’t forget to take part in our social media campaign by sharing a photo of yourself and your colleagues using the hashtag #TeamNSWOC . Thank you to all NSWOCs for your unwavering commitment to excellence. Your expertise and dedication make a profound difference, not only in the lives of patients but also in shaping the future of healthcare delivery across Canada. Let’s continue to celebrate and amplify the impact of NSWOCs in our healthcare system! Download the NSWOC Week flyer and campaign materials now! Download the flyer! Click an image to download it. The NSWOC Power of 3 Many points are drawn from the Power of 3 campaign, which also has its own presentation file, social media assets, white paper, and more! To view the Power of 3, please click the button below. Activities related to NSWOC Week 2025 Recognize NSWOCs & Nominate an NSWOC for an Award Want to share an interesting story, project or initiative, or recognize an NSWOC colleague? Submit the form below and we can include it in a featured section on the NSWOCC website and/or in an upcoming newsletter! We would be happy to hear any events, projects, or initiatives you or a colleague are working on. We will make sure to feature it on social media and our website during NSWOC Week. Want to take it one step further? Nominate someone for the 2024-2025 NSWOCC Membership Award! The NSWOCC Membership Award recognizes NSWOCC Members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the field of wound, ostomy, and continence care. This annual award celebrates Members who embody the spirit of our specialty through their actions, initiatives, service, leadership, and/or resilience. The award may celebrate those who: Provide exceptional wound, ostomy, and/or continence care to patients. Implement innovative workplace initiatives to improve quality of care. Exhibit outstanding leadership or mentorship to NSWOCs, SWANs, students, and/or colleagues. Share inspiring stories of resilience or perseverance. Undertake any other contributions to the field of wound, ostomy and/or continence deemed worthy of recognition. Nominate them now below! Join the campaign: Submit your photo Be a part of our NSWOC Week campaign posts by sharing a photo of yourself and your colleagues in NSWOC gear - a lab coat, “We Will WOC You” T-Shirts, with an NSWOC mug, or any other gear you have! Share how you are celebrating NSWOC Week using #TeamNSWOC Leading up to NSWOC Week, and during the week, make sure to use the hashtag #TeamNSWOC so we can follow and re-share how you’re celebrating on social media! Follow NSWOCC on Social Media! Don’t forget to follow us too!

The NSWOCC Feature Section of JWOCN publishes announcements and short articles related to practice, program development, education, and quality improvement from the Canadian NSWOC perspective. Submissions are 250-500 words including figures and tables. ​For more information, contact cjwoc@nswoc.ca for free writing and coaching support. The NSWOCC - JWOCN Connection The NSWOCC Feature Section of JWOCN publishes announcements and short articles related to practice, program development, education, and quality improvement from the Canadian NSWOC perspective. Submissions are 250-500 words including figures and tables. For more information, contact cjwoc@nswoc.ca for free writing and coaching support. JWOCN Publication Guidelines

Advertise in the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) We’re excited to announce the launch of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (CJWOC)! Starting with its Spring 2025 Issue, the CJWOC will be the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Replacing the NSWOC Advance, this peer-reviewed journal represents an important evolution toward a more scientific and academic-focused publication that reflects the high standards of our wound, ostomy and continence specialty in Canada. Advertising Guide Demonstrate your support and increase product awareness by reaching Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs), across Canada, who make product decisions in both the hospital and community. The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) is the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) and features peer-reviewed manuscripts from all three specialty areas in both French and English. Publication Details National distribution to over 1,100 subscribers in both hard copy and digital formats. Published three times per year – in the Spring, Fall, and Winter Discount for multiple ad bookings Take advantage of a 7% discount on all ads if you book 3+ in advance. Download the rate guide PRODUCTION SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES Spring 2025 Issue Booking Deadline: January 10, 2025 Artwork Required: January 20, 2025 Winter 2025 Issue Booking Deadline: September 15, 2025 Artwork Required: October 6, 2025 Fall 2025 Issue Booking Deadline: June 15, 2025 Artwork Required: July 7, 2025 Spring 2026 Issue Booking Deadline: December 15, 2025 Artwork Required: January 6, 2026 Inquire about booking Sizes and Specs Acceptable File Formats Illustrator EPS (with text converted to paths and linked files embedded), TIF and JPG (flattened at 300dpi) or PDF (with all fonts and graphics embedded). Ad text close to crop marks may be cut off. Please allow at least 1/4 inch bleed. Please note these file formats will not be altered in any way and all artwork submitted is presumed to be print-ready. Please direct any production related questions to office@nswoc.ca . Full Page With Full Bleed: 9” x 11.5” 1/4” bleed required, trim size to be 8.5” x 11” Ads with No Bleed: 7.5” x 10” 1/2 Page 7.5” x 4.9” 1/4 Page 3.625” x 4.9” Book an ad Please select from the available ads for one or more upcoming issues of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) below. Please note that if you book 3 or more ads in advance, you can receive a 7% discount on each ad. Please refer to the advertising rate guide table of costs for the total discount amount. Once you submit a booking, please allow for up to 3 business days for confirmation from the NSWOCC National Office. We will issue you an invoice based on the ads booked in a confirmation email if the ad(s) you requested are still available for the issue(s). Use this form to book an ad for one or more issues of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC). Main Contact First name Last name Email Company name Billing Contact & Address Billing Contact Name(Required) Email Billing Address Country/Region(Required) Address(Required) City(Required) Zip / Postal code(Required) Ad #1 CJWOC Issue(Required) Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Winter 2026 Ad Size & Placement(Required) Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Outside Back Cover Centerfold Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Do you want to book another ad?(Required) Yes No Submit

The CJWOC is the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Replacing the NSWOC Advance, this peer-reviewed journal represents an important evolution toward a more scientific and academic-focused publication that reflects the high standards of our wound, ostomy and continence specialty in Canada. Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) We’re excited to announce the launch of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) ! Starting with its Spring 2025 Issue, the CJWOC will be the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) . Replacing the NSWOC Advance , this peer-reviewed journal represents an important evolution toward a more scientific and academic-focused publication that reflects the high standards of our wound, ostomy and continence specialty in Canada. The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) is published three times per year in French and English—in Spring, Fall, and Winter—and is available in both digital and print formats. Manuscripts are submitted by both Canadian and international authors. The journal is indexed in CINAHL and EBSCOhost through EBSCO Publishing, as well as in Cengage Learning/Gale, ensuring wide accessibility for healthcare professionals and researchers. CJOWC Editorial Board Lina Martins, MScN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) CJOWC Editor-in-Chief JWOCN Canadian Feature Section Editor Editorial Board Member for Ontario Louise Forest-Lalande, RN, MEd, ET French Editor Editorial Board Member for Québec & Atlantic Canada Julie Gagnon French Language Associate Karen Campbell, PhD, MScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Editorial Board Member for British Columbia & Yukon Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Editorial Board Member for Prairies, Northwest Territories, & Nunavut Join the CJWOC Community Share your research, case studies, and clinical insights! Submit your work to contribute to advancing knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Review the Editorial Guidelines and submit your manuscript. Contact our Editor-in-Chief, Lina Martins, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), at cjwoc@nswoc.ca , for guidance and support. Opportunities to Publish First time authors welcome! The CJWOC publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts on topics related to wound, ostomy, and continence nursing practice. Submit your clinical article or case study now and share your research and experiences with colleagues across Canada. For more submission information or editorial guidelines, click below or reach out to an Editorial Board representative for free writing and coaching support. Please note that you must review the Editorial Guidelines prior to submitting a manuscript. If you have any questions, please send an email to our Editor-in-Chief at cjwoc@nswoc.ca , copying office@nswoc.ca . Submit a Manuscript Author Forms & Policies The NSWOCC - JWOCN Connection The NSWOCC Feature Section of JWOCN publishes announcements and short articles related to practice, program development, education, and quality improvement from the Canadian NSWOC perspective. Submissions are 250-500 words including figures and tables. For more information, contact cjwoc@nswoc.ca for free writing and coaching support. JWOCN Publication Guidelines