Debra Johnston MN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) at University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital

Debra is a Clinical Nurse Specialist- Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence at University Health Network- Toronto General Hospital. Her primary area of practice is Surgical Oncology with the gynecology and urology patient population. The focus of her practice is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by developing and applying best practice guidelines and education for patients living with chronic wounds, ostomies and fistulae. Debra co-led the development of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery: Best Practice Guideline for Care of Patients with a Fecal Diversion; and the Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement. Debra is a Clinical Faculty member for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC); and a Faculty and Clinical Advisor for the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto