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.
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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.
June 20, 2019
Among the many valid reasons for seeking wound care certification is the increase in your credibility with colleagues and patients.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
May 9, 2019
Scientists have created the first mobile skin bioprinting system, which allows bi-layered skin to be printed directly into a wound.
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.
April 16, 2019
Lack of standardized, pervasive wound care training is why clinicians who work with wound patients may want to earn wound care certification.
April 12, 2019
A recent court case focuses on proper delegation of wound care for an ulcer that surgery was needed to completely heal. Find out who is liable.