COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the care of clients across the lifespan who are at risk for skin breakdown, have impaired skin integrity, or have an existing wound. Learners will gain knowledge of wound and skin complication etiology, differential diagnoses, clinical findings, and evidence-based management options. Emphasis is...

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 prepares learners for entry-level practice in the specialty of WOC Nursing. It focuses on both practice development materials and foundational clinical knowledge that span the scopes of WOC Nursing. Designed for novice nurses or those already relatively proficient in WOC Nursing, the topics are intended to be challenging. Key areas include developing a WOC Nursing practice, marketing, and role implementation, along with foundational knowledge such as the history of the specialty, legal and ethical considerations, and professional growth (e.g., WOCN® Society, certification). Clinical topics covered include comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based practice, moisture-associated skin damage, education, and communication. Graduation requirements for becoming a WOC Specialty nurse include completing a clinical practicum (or simulation lab experience) and a final project—both of which are explored in this course.

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...

This course focuses on the care of the client in all care settings who has fecal and/or urinary incontinence. Specifically, the participant will gain knowledge of transient versus permanent incontinence as well as approaches to manage both. Classification of the types of urinary incontinence will be described and treatment identified. Risk assessment, prevention, identification and management of the incontinence problem will be included. Knowledge will be presented in order to improve the nurse’s knowledge and care of patients with bowel and bladder incontinence issues.

PRESENTERS & PLANNING COMMITTEE: WEB WOC® WOC Nurse Education Program Leadership & Faculty (in alphabetic order): JOANN ERMER-SELTUN, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN DEBRA NETSCH, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD, MS, RN, CWOCN WEB WOC® WOC Nurse Education Program Faculty (in alphabetic order): RENEE...

  COURSE DESCRIPTION: This bundle includes the following offerings: WND773, WND781, WND782   INTENDED AUDIENCE: Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTERS: Debra Netsch DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN & Sue Bruch, MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC CWOCN, CFCN  PLANNING COMMITTEE: Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP,...