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ForwardWound Ostomy Continence 2026 CNE Nursing Conference
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Central Time Zone
This conference will highlight advancements in wound and ostomy care, emerging technologies, troubleshooting, continence treatment updates, and much more. There will also be opportunities to interact with vendors for the latest patient products.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for nurses certified in WOC and working in formal WOC roles along with nurses who care for patients with wounds and ostomies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify new ways CWOCNS are providing care coordination
- Outline best practices for skin assessment and wound care treatments
- Describe updates in ostomy care
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
April 14, 2026
| 7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits | |
| 8:00 AM | Empowering Continence Care Planning Through Artificial Intelligence: The Evolving Role of CWOCNs Across the Healthcare Spectrum | Melania Howell, DNP, AGCNS-BC, CWOCN |
| 9:00 AM | The Power of Pictures and Importance of Inclusivity in Skin Assessment Education for Nurses | Linnea Bennike, DNP, RN, CNE and Cassandra Narr, APRN, CNP, MS, FNP-BC |
| 9:45 AM | Break with Exhibits | |
| 10:15 AM | Bridging Foot and Nail Care Disparities in Rural Communities | Megan Hickey, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, CFCS and Amy Reitmaier, PhD, Rn, PHN, CWOCN, CFCN, CFCS |
| 11:00 AM | What About the Dressing? Revitalizing of the Importance of Wound Dressing Selection in All Facets of Wound Management | Andrew Marxen, BAN, RN, CWCN, CWHS, MBA |
| 11:30 AM | Innovative Grab and Go Kits Enhance Preventative Skin Care for High-Risk Patients with Incontinence | Serenity Holeyfield, RN, CMSRN, BS |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| 1:00 PM | Exposure of Mucocutaneous Separation of Fecal Stomas Into the Opening of the Solid Skin Barrier (wafer): A longitudinal descriptive study | Kendra Langreck, BSN, RN, COCN and Veronica Nickelsen, RN, CWON |
| 1:45 PM | Implementing a New Paradigm for Pressure Injury Prevention: A Dedicated Emergency Department WOC Nurse | Elizabeth Hobson, BA, BSN, RN, CWON and Cathleen Van Houten, MS, RN, CNS, CWON |
| 2:30 PM | Break | |
| 2:45 PM | Early Trajectories of Symptoms After Ileostomy Surgery | Akiko Okano, MSN, RN, CWON |
| 3:30 PM | Closing keynote | Maryanne Obst, BSN, RN, CCRN, CWON, CWS |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
All lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
All travel expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Director
Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.
Available Credit
- 6.75 ANCC
If you are interested in being an exhibitor or featured sponsor at this conference, send an email to our CNE Conference Coordinator.
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To claim credit for livestream participation in courses, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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