"ET" Nurse is an acronym for Enterostomal Therapy Nurse. WOCN is an acronym for Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. An ET Nurse is a specialist in managing individuals with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems, including:
- Acute and Chronic Wounds
- Drains
- Tubes
- Ostomies
- Diversions
- Fistulas
- Urinary Incontinence
- Fecal Incontinence
Why Should I Enroll in a Formal Course of Study?
- To gain the theoretical knowledge and clinical practice required to become a competent clinician.
- To meet and have dialogue with leaders in the specialty.
- To provide safe practice to the health care consumer.
- To ensure quality of care for clients with complex wounds, abdominal stomas and continence problems.
