American Professional Wound Care Association

* APWCA2008. The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) is calling for oral and poster abstracts for APWCA2008, which will be held March 6-9, 2008, in Forth Worth, TX. All submissions must be received by January 25, 2008.

Abstract submissions must be completed on the APWCA abstract forms and in electronic format found on the APWCA Web site, http://www.apwca.org. On the Web site, the "abstracts" link is found on the left column of the home page. Call 215-364-4100 for further information.

* Platinum Sponsor. In a previously published list of corporate platinum sponsors for its 2007 conference event, the APWCA regrettably omitted Medline Industries, Inc, Advanced Skin and Wound Care (Mundelein, IL). The APWCA leaders asserted that they are proud to be a recipient of this sponsor's vital support.

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The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) has announced a new fee schedule for nurses seeking certification in wound, ostomy, continence, and/or foot care nursing. Beginning August 15, 2007, the following fees will be available:

* 1 specialty: $300.00

* 2 specialties: $350.00

* 3 specialties: $400.00

* 4 specialties: $450.00.

The new fee schedule also applies for any combination of recertification pathways, by examination and/or professional growth program. Additional information may be obtained by calling the WOCNCB office at 1-888-496-2622 or e-mail at [email protected].

[black up pointing small triangle] Information:http://www.wocncb.org