A Stomal Therapy Nurse (STN) specialises in the management of patients with faecal and urinary diversions. In addition, the STN is an expert in the management of difficult and draining wounds, fistulae, gastrostomies, acute and chronic wounds and associated skin care. In short, STNs can assist with advice and management of any stoma and wound issue, and may also provide continence advice’.
People with a permanent or temporary stoma should make contact with a Stomal Therapy Nurse if:
Source: AASTN Stomal Therapy Nursing brochure, 2015