# #473: Ostomy Tips and Tricks

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Podcast: [Straight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-a-nursing-study-for-nursing-school-exams-nclex-443170)
Published: 2026-03-12T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://straightanursingstudent.com/ostomy-tips-tricks/
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## Resource

This episode is a lesson I'm sharing with you from my course Med Surg Solution which dives into tips and tricks about ostomies. There are an estimated 13.5-14 million people living with an ostomy worldwide, which is about 0.1% of the population, or 1 in 1000 people. You'll likely encounter patients who have an ostomy (or 2!) throughout your nursing career so let's dive in and learn some ostomy tips from an ostomy coach who happens to have an ostomy! Karin is a Straight A Nursing team member and I just know you are going to love what she has to teach you! ___________________ FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Med Surg Solution - Are you looking for a more effective way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics and out-of-this-world study guides. UOAA - The United Ostomy Association of America has a wealth of information about all types of ostomies as well as a database for ostomy support groups, and is a great resource to share with new ostomy patients. Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Society (WOCN) - If you're interested in working directly with ostomy patients, learn about how to pursue a WOC Nurse certification. All Straight A Nursing Resources - Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including more FREE resources and online courses to help you succeed throughout nursing school! 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics…

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