Janice C. Colwell

About the Author

Janice C. Colwell is a distinguished nurse and educator with over three decades of experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care. As a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (CWOCN), she has dedicated her career to advancing clinical practices and patient outcomes in specialized nursing fields. Colwell has served as a clinical nurse specialist at renowned institutions, including the University of California, San Francisco, where she mentors emerging professionals and contributes to evidence-based protocols. Her expertise is encapsulated in her co-authorship of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society® Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management, a seminal resource that equips nurses with comprehensive knowledge on ostomy care techniques, complications, and patient education. Through her writings and teachings, Colwell bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering healthcare providers to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to individuals living with chronic wounds and stomas.