Posts by Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC

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

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 […]