WOCNCB Announces 2011 Board of Directors

Feb. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- 2011 The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) proudly announces the 2011 Board of Directors. These individuals represent the highest level of commitment to their specialty and the patients they serve. Each board member brings leadership talents within community and state organizations to the national stage.

According to Diana L. Gallagher, president of the WOCNCB, “Each year brings new opportunities and challenges for the WOCNCB. We could not continue to make a positive impact on patient care and safety without the compassionate and selfless service of these highly qualified board members.”

The 2011 WOCNCB Board of Directors:
•   President, Diana L. Gallagher, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, CHT
•   Financial Officer and Chair, Nominations and Awards Committees,  Marilyn Swindle, DNP, MBA, RN, CWOCN
•   President-Elect and Item Review Committee Liaison, Donna L. Thompson, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CCCN
•   Advanced Practice Committee Liaison, Leanne Richbourg, MSN, APRN-BC, CWON-AP, GCNS-BC
•   Evidence-Based Practice Committee Liaison, Patricia S. Collins, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN
•   Foot Care Examination Committee Liaison, Laurie Ellefson,  BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
•   Experiential Pathway Committee Liaison, Gail A. Forthoffer, MSN, ANP-BC, CWOCN
•   Marketing and Public Policy Sub-committee Liaison and Chair, Credential & Review Committee, Kathleen K. Otten, BSN, RN, CWOCN
•   Professional Growth Program Committee Liaison, Mary Gloeckner, MSN, RN, CWON
•   Wound, Ostomy and Continence Exam Committee Liaison, Amy Schaffner, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN
•   Public Member and Audit and Marketing Committee Liaison, William (Bill) Hogan, ME

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Since 1978, over 6,000 nurses have chosen to certify in wound, ostomy, continence (WOC) and foot care nursing through the WOCNCB. The WOCNCB credentials are recognized throughout the world as The Gold Standard for Certification(R) in WOC and foot care.