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Determine If Live Online Training Is a Good Fit for Your Learning Style

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
A man logs onto his live online training course at his desk.

Are you thinking about taking our courses to earn wound care certification?

We personalize your learning by offering a variety of skin, wound and ostomy management classes in three formats:

  • Live onsite — in-person training
  • Online — you log in to learn at a convenient time for you
  • Live online training — all students log in at the same scheduled time for live, interactive classes and instruction

While some students know exactly which format best suits their learning style, you may wonder which structure fits your needs.

We spoke with Denise Richlen, PT, WCC, DWC, CLT, clinical instructor with WCEI, co-owner and COO of Infinitus, LLC and Wound Care Gurus, LLC in Santa Claus, Ind., to understand the different learning formats.

She shared which ones may be most suitable for various learners, and in particular, the benefits of live online learning.

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Why Continued Competence in Wound Care Nursing Matters

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020
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Continued competence in nursing is not a new idea. It has been the focus of professional nursing practice at all levels.

You can find an abundance of information, research and articles on continued competence, whether the topic is:

  • How continued competence is measured
  • How it can be improved
  • How best to increase and maintain competence

One definition of competence is the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill or strength (as for a particular duty or in a particular respect).

Another definition describes competence as the quality of being competent — adequacy; the possession of required skill, judgment, qualification or capacity.

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Meet Wound Care Nurse and WCEI Instructor Anita Prinz

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
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A 10-year veteran of the fashion industry and Wall Street, Anita Prinz, MSN, RN, CWOCN, decided she needed a career change.

Attracted to the nursing profession, Prinz went to nursing school after working in other fields. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1995 at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, Calif.

Soon thereafter, she moved to New York City and worked as a visiting nurse in Manhattan while engaging in a unique mode of travel to visit her patients. “I rode my bicycle to see patients in the late 1990s,” she said.

After seeing numerous wounds in her home care patients and working with exceptional wound care nurses, Prinz said she felt called to learn more about wound care. So she pursued certification as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse.

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PT Embraces Passion for Wound Care Teaching

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
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For some people, teaching is in their blood and is a big part of who they are.

Scott Batie, MPT, RPT, MEd, WCC, a clinical instructor with our Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) for 14 years, is one of those people.

He has been involved in the teaching profession for much of his life.

During college, Batie was a wrestler. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he taught high school English while coaching a high school wrestling team.

Batie realized he loved teaching and caring for others but wanted a change of pace and profession. After some thought and consideration, he decided to pursue a degree in physical therapy.

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Instructor Takes Wound Care Education Across South Pacific

Monday, July 29th, 2019

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When Nancy Morgan, MBA, BSN, RN, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS, began her career in wound care, she never imagined her work would someday take her to American Samoa.

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By Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN

In June 2019, it did just that. Morgan, who co-founded the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI), spent three days consulting with Samoan clinicians on specific wound patients and presented a one-day formal wound care class.

At the same time, she enjoyed a life-changing experience by connecting with her newly discovered people, culture and nation.

Adopted at the tender age of five days old, Morgan grew up an only child. Even though her adoptive parents were wonderful and Morgan said she felt blessed, as time went on she yearned to learn who her biological parents were.

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Instructor Named 2019 WOC Nurse of the Year for Ostomy Care

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

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On June 23, alumni of the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) cheered to see a dedicated clinician, teacher and nursing entrepreneur receive recognition for her commitment to ostomy care and education.

By Keisha Smith, MA, CWCMS

The United Ostomy Association of America named WCEI Clinical Instructor Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC, its WOC Nurse of the Year.

The prestigious award shines a spotlight on the many ways Hooper has touched lives with her commitment to teaching ostomy care.

“My father has always taught us the importance of helping people, and one of the most important people to help is the one you’re not expecting a thank you from or expecting anybody to know about,” Hooper said. “That is someone who you want to help. You won’t see this immediate reward, but you will be rewarded. UOAA and helping people have always been close to my heart.”

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Learn Why Many Organizations Need a Wound Expert Today

Monday, June 17th, 2019

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Organizations need for trained wound experts is on the rise.

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By Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN

The reasons for this increase are multifactorial, said wound expert Nancy Morgan, MBA, BSN, RN, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS, cofounder and clinical consultant with the Wound Care Education Institute.

We sat down with Morgan to learn why more patients than ever need expert wound care.

Q: What role do chronic diseases play in creating a need for wound care?

People are living longer with chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, which predisposes these patients to the development of chronic wounds.

Chronic wounds require treatment with the skills of knowledge of wound experts over the course of several weeks, months and sometimes years.

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Unique Journey to Wound Care Leads Nurse to Rewarding Career

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

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Meet clinical instructor Ann Avery, RN, CWCN, LN, WCC

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By Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN

Many of us can clearly remember the best instructors we had during our education and training as clinicians.

These are the ones who inspire us to learn — with the ability to make learning fun and relevant at the same time.

And if we’re lucky, we’ll continue to encounter great teachers even when taking continuing education units and specialty certification courses during our professional life.

One instructor who embodies the traits of a dedicated educator and has a passion for teaching others is Ann Avery, RN, CWCN, LN, WCC, one of our clinical instructors on wound care.

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Home health nurse shares wound care certification journey

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

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What does it mean to be a leader in wound care? It’s about being a credible resource for care decisions based on the evidence, which wound care certification achieves.

By Keisha Smith, MA, CWCMS

It’s about focusing on what you can do, big or small, to make things better for your patients, team and organization.

Every day, thousands of our Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) alumni lead in this way with wound care certification.

If you participate in our alumni-only Facebook Group called “Wound Care Rocks,” you might recognize Trisha Dubois, RN, WCC, OMS, as a clinician who demonstrates those leadership qualities. She’s eager to learn from other certified clinicians in our group.

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Wound Consulting Business: How to Get Started

Friday, August 18th, 2017

It’s time to make your wound consulting business a reality. Here’s what you need to know.

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So, you’ve been thinking about starting that wound care business you’ve always dreamed about. What’s next?

First, start by taking a look at Wound Consulting Business: Do You Have What It Takes?, to see what factors you should consider before taking the plunge. It’ll help you decide if you’re cut out to be your own boss. Then, if you still think being a wound consultant is for you, let’s talk about getting started.

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