Dorothy B. Doughty Mn Rn Cwocn Faan

About the Author

Dorothy B. Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, is a distinguished nurse educator and clinical expert with over four decades of experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care. As a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse, she has dedicated her career to advancing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes in complex healthcare settings. Dorothy has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, where she has influenced national standards and education programs. Her scholarly contributions include authoring key texts that serve as foundational resources for nurses worldwide, emphasizing practical, compassionate approaches to continence management and chronic wound healing. A fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dorothy continues to mentor the next generation of specialists through her teaching and research at prominent institutions.