Accredited by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society®
International Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program
The philosophy of our program is to build a supportive and collaborative community that utilizes innovation to disseminate the unique body of wound, ostomy, continence nursing knowledge to improve quality of life across the globe.
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Meet the IWOCNEP Team
Charleen Singh PhD, MBA, MSN/ED, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF, CNE, RN
Program Director
The unique body of nursing knowledge related to wound, ostomy and continence makes a profound impact on a person’s quality of life. This unique nursing knowledge and skill set improves outcomes for patients and positively impacts health care systems. From preventing hospital acquired injuries to getting people back to enjoying life, the WOC nurse makes a difference.
True to the mission and vision of WOC nurses, breaking down barriers to improving lives is an essential component of who we are. This passion drives us to break down barriers for nurses across the globe who want to be WOC nurses.
Dr. Ann Nguyen DNP, RN, CWCN, CWS
Vietnam Lead Faculty
With over 20 years experience in health care, treating wounds and health care education, Ann brings a wealth of insight as the program’s Vietnam lead faculty. Ann’s passions for improving quality of life through nursing education spans the globe.
“Leading the way in healing wounds to increase quality of life, is the greatest path of nursing education.”
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the teaching-learning experience. Volunteer activities range from supporting the website and online classroom to facilitating simulations and case-based learning. Our volunteers have an interest in the health of humanity and a passion for learning. Whether you would like to travel to Vietnam with us to facilitate teaching, or engage in the program because of an interest in wound, ostomy, continence care, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Current Volunteers
Jenna Singh
Administration / Analyst
Jenna supports the Program Director to bring the program to life, bringing what is envisioned on paper to the screen along with all the behind-the-scenes details. She helps keep the onsite clinical running smoothly, whether that means creating moulage wounds or keeping clinical papers organized.
Jenna continues to support the program while in the honors program at Hawaii Pacific University majoring in biochemistry. She completed a semester with the School for International Training exploring Vietnam’s ancient and traditional health systems, with an emphasis on southern, northern and Chinese medicine practices.
Lucas Singh
Movement Ambassador
Promoting a healthy lifestyle as part of disease prevention is a big part of the IWOCNEP curriculum. The best way to avoid or minimize the impact of many issues associated with vascular or neuropathic wounds, ostomy or continence is to avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
The World Health Organization provides guidelines for preventing disease by maintaining an active lifestyle. Lucas’ involvement in the mountain biking community is a testament to that. Join him on rides on Strava.
Past Volunteers
Bill Bui
Website & Course Media
Bill supported the website and created the visual production and presentation of educational content within the course room, drawing on his studies in computer science at the University of San Francisco. He was also IT support for the first onsite clinical in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tran “Kitty” Bui
Translator
Kitty brought her experience as a translator to translate lectures from English to Vietnamese, and participated in the onsite clinical as a standardized patient. We wish Kitty all the best as she finishes her undergraduate program at the University of South Florida.
Fadime Koyuncu
Clinical Residency Support
Fadime brought her military surgical nursing experience to clinical residency as a doctoral candidate at the University of Health Sciences Gulhane, Turkey. She ensured our content was current and reflected the latest research, and supported nurses with their understanding of clinical applications.
Why Choose IWOCNEP
A Program Built Around Your Community
Country-Specific Curriculum
Theory content follows the WOCNCB blueprint with an emphasis on the health conditions of the community. Didactic and clinical skills are tailored to each country.
- Small Classes
- Friendly Environment
- Skilled Lecturers
Local Hospital Partnerships
We collaborate with your hospital to provide clinical training. Working with translators from your country, we provide on-site clinical training.
- High-Quality Curriculum
- Various Skill Levels
- Practical Lessons
Collaborative Approach
We collaborate with hospital executives, physicians, nurse leaders, nurse educators, and local ministries of health to develop curriculum that meets your community’s needs.
- Leadership Engagement
- Community Engagement
- Multidisciplinary
Clinical Training
Our Clinical Residency Partner Sites
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence theory is offered throughout the year using video conference technology. Learners can attend live lectures or watch recorded sessions, with U.S.-based faculty leading discussions. Each specialty requires 40 hours of clinical residency, hosted at two partner sites.
University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Clinical Residency: June & November
Central Philippines University
Iloilo, Philippines
Clinical Residency: December
Donor Support
Thank You to Our Supporters
Educational grant, 2020–2025
Supporter since 2025
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Ready to Learn More?
Find out if you qualify for a full or partial scholarship, or get more information about the program. Lectures for each specialty are offered throughout the year using video technology, with clinical residency hosted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam or Iloilo, Philippines.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Curious about WOC nursing in general? Explore the WOCN Society.
Contact
International (WhatsApp): 916-300-0202
Within the U.S.: 916-300-0202
Email: iwocnep@gmail.com
Mailing Address
8757 Auburn Folsom Rd, Unit 2082
Granite Bay, CA 95746
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