FIRST Things First When Evaluating Wound Healing Research
July 18, 2019
Learn how to evaluate the reliability of wound healing research and studies by using the acronym FIRST before implementing evidence-based practices.
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Learn How Written Discharge Instructions Can Protect Your Practice
July 16, 2019
Accurate, complete and defensive documentation is essential in all areas of practice, and wound care nursing is no exception. Find out how written discharge instructions protected these clinicians.
How to Persuade Clinicians to Change a Wound Care Order
July 9, 2019
You must speak up about a wound care order that contradicts your knowledge and training to protect your license, reputation and financial well-being.
Learn about the Cause and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
July 2, 2019
With more than 30 million people in the U.S. afflicted with diabetes, clinicians are very likely to encounter diabetic patients. Diabetic foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of diabetic patients. And if you’re a wound care clinician, you’ll likely find yourself caring for patients with diabetic foot ulcers more often than not. To learn more […]
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.
How to Decide If You Should Earn Wound Care Certification
June 20, 2019
Among the many valid reasons for seeking wound care certification is the increase in your credibility with colleagues and patients.
WCEI Instructor Finds His Niche in Physical Therapy Wound Care
June 13, 2019
Bill Richlen, PT, WCC, DWC, a physical therapy wound care expert, is among students' favorite WCEI instructors because of his energentic teaching style.
Should Wound Care Nurse Carry Out Off-Label Use Order?
June 3, 2019
A reader submitted a question about a physician ordering her to crush two Flagyl tablets and sprinkle them onto a patient wound. The nurse knew this was not the correct way to administer the medication. However, she is concerned that since the physician ordered this method of administration that she is obligated to follow the […]
Substandard Wound Care Can Lead to Legal Risk for Clinicians
May 20, 2019
No one wants to face lawsuits for wound care. Find out how you can mitigate your legal risk and which actions can lead to allegations.
Explore the Benefits of Wound Care Education Institute Alumni
May 13, 2019
When wound care professionals decide on a school and course that leads to certification in a clinical specialty, it’s typically the result of a lot of thought. Alumni of our Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) are no different. Most clinicians will tell you they weigh the cost of additional education and certification, against the benefits of undertaking […]