COURSE DESCRIPTION: Skin tears are prevalent and found in all healthcare settings. Skin tears are often preventable, they are not routinely classified using a validated tool, and topical management is not evidence based.  This course focuses on the prevention, identification, classification and management of skin tears.   INTENDED AUDIENCE:...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Skin tears are prevalent and found in all healthcare settings. Skin tears are often mis-managed based on practice myths. Skin tears are not routinely classified using a validated tool, and topical management is not evidence based. This presentation will focus on dispelling common myths and providing the...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This rapid wound review course is intended to assess the participant’s gaps in knowledge in evidence-based comprehensive wound care as well as to prepare the participant to sit for the WOCNCB Wound Certification Exam. This interactive course reviews wound etiologies, assessments and management of pressure ulcers, venous,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation focuses on understanding the practice implications of deep tissue pressure injury (DTPI) and identifying skin/wound lesions that mimic DTPI is essential for healthcare care professionals caring for individuals with acute and chronic wounds. Understanding these concepts will assist with accurate wound etiology identification and in...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Compression therapy, pertaining to patients with venous and/or lymphedema, is not readily understood by nurses.  This course provides nurses, from entry level to advance practitioners, information regarding the use of compression therapy in the management of patients with venous and/or lymphedema disease. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the care of the client across the lifespan who may be at risk for skin breakdown, who has a break in skin integrity or who has an existing wound.  Specifically, learners will gain knowledge of the etiology, differential diagnoses, clinical findings and management...

COURSE DESCRIPTION:   This course focuses on building and sustaining a culture of safety in skin and wound care for individual patients, caregivers, the health care system and others involved in wound care. Content includes the prevention and treatment of skin and wound care issues.  Evidence-based practice guides focused...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation provides healthcare practitioners with information to understand the implications of pharmacologic therapy on the management of wounds. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S): Debra Netsch DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN & Sue Bruch, MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC CWOCN, CFCN ...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The identification of atypical wounds is an important skill of healthcare care professionals caring for individuals with acute and chronic wounds. Developing a methodical approach to wound etiology differentiation will enhance this skill. Case studies will be used to highlight this approach with a focus on assessment...

This course focuses on the care of clients across the lifespan who may be at risk for skin breakdown, have a break in skin integrity, or have an existing wound. Learners will gain knowledge of the etiology, differential diagnoses, clinical findings, and management options for wounds or skin complications affecting these populations. Emphasis is placed on developing adept skills in performing physical assessments and obtaining health histories, incorporating data from diagnostic tests, and documenting assessments and evaluations to achieve optimal client outcomes.

Intermittent Catheterization Practice & Challenges ON DEMAND CourseThe purpose of this educational activity is to enable the nurse generalist to the advanced practitioner level to identify the general practices and trouble shoot challenges of intermittent catheterization.Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:Describe neurogenic bladder and causes.Identify surgical options...

Urinary Catheters: Risks and Best Practices for Prevention of UTIs The purpose of this educational activity is to enable the nurse generalist to the advanced practitioner level to identify and prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections. Following this presentation, the participant will be able to: Identify the types and causes...

COURSE DESCRIPTION:   This course prepares the learner for entry level practice in the Specialty of WOC Nursing.  Practice development materials as well as foundational clinical knowledge that crosses the scopes of the WOC Nursing are the focus of this course. For the novice or nurse who is relatively...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the care of the client across the lifespan who may be at risk for skin breakdown, who has a break in skin integrity or who has an existing wound.  Specifically, learners will gain knowledge of the etiology, differential diagnoses, clinical findings and management...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this Activity is to: 1.  Provide educational experiences to prepare the bachelor’s prepared nurse (and beyond) to practice Ostomy Care as a Nurse Specialist at an entry level in all care settings. 2.  Provide access to a curriculum delivered by experienced online educators who...