The Benefits of Membership

Joining the WCET® brings a host of benefits for a membership fee of only £25 per year.

• A hard copy of the WCET® Journal four times per year.
  This internationally renowned publication offers: 
• The chance to publish your articles and read contributions from your colleagues from over 55 countries. 
• The latest on wound, ostomy and continence clinical practice and evidence-based research. 
• An opportunity to impact on patient care outcomes worldwide. 
• News from members from around the world.
• Member rate on your WCET® Biennial Congress registration. 
• Access to Norma N. Gill Scholarships. 
• Opportunities to collaborate in the WCET® Twinning Projects, bringing essential Enterostomal Therapy Nursing knowledge and experience to emerging countries. 
• Free access to members only webinars.
• Opportunities for global networking as well as educational support from the WCET® members. 
• The opportunity to participate on the Executive Board and committees. 

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History of the WCET®
(World Council of Enterostomal Therapists®)

The evolution of Enterostomal Therapy nursing is attributed to the visions of two very dedicated pioneers:

• Dr Rupert Turnbull, a colorectal surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA and
• Norma N. Gill, a former patient who had undergone stoma surgery.

Both were visionary in their belief that there was a need for specialized nursing care for those individuals who had undergone ostomy surgery.
Hence, Enterostomal Therapy was founded in the 1970’s. 

Stelton, S. The WCET™ at 40. Advances in Skin & Wound Care: April 2018, 31(4):150–151

Murphree, R & Ayello EA. Honoring the 100th Birthday of Norma N. Gill, Founder of Enterostomal Therapy. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. June 2020, 33(6):288-289

Krasner DL. Reflections on the Extraordinary Life of Norma N. Gill-Thompson, ET. Guest Editorial. Wound Management & Prevention Journal 2021, 67(2):5-6

WCET™ Norma N Gill Day 2018

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