Wound Care Skills Checklist for New Nurses: Building Competence and Confidence
By Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC and Aliza Inbari, MBA
For new nurses entering clinical practice, wound care is a fundamental yet often challenging skill set. It requires attention to detail, strong clinical judgment, and adherence to evidence-based practices. Without a structured approach, important steps like proper assessment or infection control can be missed, potentially delaying healing or increasing complications. A wound care skills checklist […]
Wound Care Documentation: An Overlooked Risk Factor in Healthcare
By Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC
April 28, 2026
In healthcare, it’s possible to deliver excellent wound care — and still be exposed to unwarranted risk. Why? Because the quality of care provided at the bedside doesn’t always translate to the quality of care reflected in the medical record. Documentation failures like incomplete charting, missing risk assessments (e.g., Braden Scale), miscommunication among staff, or […]
Mental Health in Wound Care: Why It Matters and What You Can Do
By Aliza Inbari, MBA
March 13, 2026
This blog post was reviewed by Dr. Gloried Ebsworth, DPM, WCC, DWC. Chronic wounds don’t only break skin — they can break spirits. People living with chronic wounds experience higher rates of psychological distress and poorer quality of life. A review of chronic wound research found a high incidence of anxiety, depression, and cognitive challenges […]
How to Heal Wounds Faster Naturally: Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinicians
By Tara Call Triplett, RN, WCC, CHFN and Aliza Inbari, MBA
February 9, 2026
For clinicians, the phrase “heal wounds faster naturally” should never imply unproven remedies or a departure from evidence-based practice. Instead, natural healing refers to optimizing the body’s ability to repair itself through maintaining an optimal wound environment, ensuring proper nutrition, inflammation control, lifestyle interventions, and establishing adequate blood flow. This article reviews evidence-based, natural strategies […]
