Kate Lawrence Recognized at Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference

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“We are honored that a nurse as highly skilled as Kate chooses to practice at the VNA and that she was recognized for her excellent clinical skills that help our patients remain independent as long as possible.”
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Ron Cioffi
RN, and CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.

RUTLAND, VT (September 11, 2018)–Kathleen Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN,  a nurse at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region was recognized with the 2018 President’s Recognition Award for her significant contributions to the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Society and the field of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.

WOCN 50^th Annual Conference held in Philadelphia

The award was given at the Society’s 50th Annual Conference held in Philadelphia, where Lawrence also presented on the future of wound, ostomy and continence nursing. Lawrence is the WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy Committee Coordinator and has been a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse for over 30 years. Lawrence also facilitates a monthly support group in Rutland for ostomy patients.

“The need for specialized care does not stop when a patient is sent home from the hospital,” said Ron Cioffi, RN, and CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region. “We are honored that a nurse as highly skilled as Kate chooses to practice at the VNA and that she was recognized for her excellent clinical skills that help our patients remain independent as long as possible.”

“In today’s healthcare arena, WOC nurses are met with many challenges. The WOCN Society recognizes these challenges and strives to provide tools to help sustain the WOC specialty,” said Kelly Jaszarowski, MSN, RN, CNS, ANP, CWOCN, WOCN Society President. “With that in mind, this year’s WOCN President’s Recognition Award was presented to the Scope and Standards Task Force members. The members of this task force worked diligently and tirelessly on completing the updates for the publication, WOC Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition, a document that plays a crucial role in defining the responsibilities of WOC nurses while guiding their professional practice and performance.”