MT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ — In 73 years, Dr.
Katherine Jeter has never backed down from a challenge. When her
young son required an ostomy, she not only provided specialized
care, she reached out to assist others in similar situations. Even
after battling a personal health crisis, she recovered and focused
on what she could do for others. Her latest challenge is to
increase the number of nurses trained to meet the unique needs of
Wound, Ostomy and Continence patients. A pioneer in the Wound,
Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Nursing field, Dr. Jeter has vowed to
cycle 3,100 miles cross country to raise awareness and money for
WOC Nursing. WOCN’s Cycling for
Scholarships begins March 4, 2011, but this month she kicked
off the fundraiser by donating $500 to the cause, encouraging
anyone whose life has been touched by a WOC Nurse to follow
her lead.
WOC Nurses and an Aging PopulationThe statistics are
startling. By the year 2030, the number of adults in the U.S., age
65 and older, will increase by more than 30 million. With age comes
age-related conditions, many of which require the special knowledge
of a WOC Nurse.
Millions of dollars are spent annually caring for chronic
wounds and demand for skilled wound nurses is on the rise.
Furthermore, patients with ostomy and continence needs are
increasing. Without skilled and compassionate care, the physical
and psychological anguish ostomy and continence patients endure can
be overwhelming. To ensure more nurses enter the WOC
specialization, it is critical that scholarship money for
continuing education be available. Programs like WOCN’s Cycling
for Scholarships encourage nurses to pursue advanced
training.
Are You Up to the $500 Challenge?Do you know someone who has
struggled with wound, ostomy or continence related issue? Have you
benefited from the care of a WOC specialist? Would you like t
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