Co-published by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society(TM) (WOCN®) The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition is an essential document for every wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of wound, ostomy, and con¬tinence nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all wound, ostomy, and continence nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels. The product of extensive thought work by many wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, this new edition provides 18 national standards of practice and profes¬sional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. This premier professional resource informs and guides wound, ostomy, and continence nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care.