Instructor Named 2019 WOC Nurse of the Year for Ostomy Care
June 25, 2019
Increasing the number of clinicians who provide ostomy care is a key goal for Hooper, so she seeks to raise visibility of the specialty.
Unique Journey to Wound Care Leads Nurse to Rewarding Career
May 2, 2019
Meet clinical wound care instructor Ann Avery, RN, CWCN, LN, WCC, who has a passion for teaching others and is a dedicated educator.
Home Health Nurse Shares Wound Care Certification Journey
April 10, 2019
With wound care certification under her belt, a home health nurse serves as a leader by sharing wound care knowledge with staff.
Wound Consulting Business: How to Get Started
August 18, 2017
It’s time to make your wound consulting business a reality. Here’s what you need to know. 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 […]
Wound Consulting Business: Do You Have What It Takes?
July 28, 2017
Thinking about starting your own wound care business or becoming a wound consultant? Here’s what you need to know. (Editor’s note: this is Part One of a two-part series on starting your own wound consulting business. Part Two will explore how to get started.) Being a wound consultant is a dream for so many clinicians. […]
Wound Care Champions: A Nurse and a Five-Star Company
June 2, 2017
What does it take to build a five-star home health agency? Wound care education – and a credentialed staff – are a big part of it. We know how wound care education helps transform the careers and lives of individuals. We also know that it can positively affect entire facilities, make a difference in communities, […]
Home Care Nurse’s Passion Leads to Drainage Bulb Holder Invention
January 27, 2017
Drainage bulbs can be frustrating for patients and caregivers. But they don’t have to be, thanks to an innovative R.N., her mother and a sewing machine. As a wound care professional, you’ve probably had at least some experience with patients who need drains as part of the post-procedure healing process. But what you might not […]
Why I Became a Wound Care Certified Nurse
December 13, 2010
An interesting question has been posed of me recently, and when I reflected upon it, I realize now that I've been asked this question thousands of times. The question was "Why did you become a Wound Care Certified Nurse?