The demand for certified wound care professionals is on the rise. Navigating through all the programs and options for accredited wound care certification can be tricky. There is a large amount of misleading information available on the web and through word-of-mouth. Many businesses will try to make a profit by offering misleading information on their…
Venous-insufficiency ulcers are usually located on the medial aspect of the lower leg or medial malleolus. It is also common to find venous ulcers in areas exposed to trauma, such as the anterior shin. Venous ulcerations do not occur on the plantar aspect of the foot and rarely occur above the knee. Venous-insufficiency ulcers are…
Moisture balance in the wound bed is essential to wound healing. The body produces exudate as a response to tissue injury, and the amount of exudate is dependent upon the pressure gradient within the tissue itself. Wounds must be moist enough to promote cell growth and proliferation, as well as support the removal of dead…
There are a number of factors that go into determining an LPN’s salary, including experience, location, and setting. Aside from these three, one of the most influential salary factors to consider is the additional certifications an LPN has. While there are over 20 different certifications that LPNs can add to their resume, one of the…
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of pressure injuries during the NPUAP 2016 Staging Consensus Conference. The updated staging definitions were presented at a meeting of over 400 professionals. Dr. Mikel Gray from the University of Virginia guided the Staging Task Force and conference participants to an agreement on the updated definitions…
There is an increasing need for RNs and Wound Care Certified RNs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 2.7 million registered nurses who are actively employed. Approximately 60 percent of those RNs work in hospitals. The Impact of Wound Care Knowledge When someone has a serious wound, they often go to…
Wound malignancy is a growing concern, particularly as the population ages and the ‘baby boomer’ generation reaches retirement. A malignant wound can result from tumor necrosis, fungating tumor cells, an ulcerating cancerous wound, or a malignant cutaneous wound;1 and rarely achieves satisfactory closure.2–3 Malignant wounds can have both ulcerative and fungating features and are often associated…
Our Wound Care Certification for LPN course provides licensed practical nurses with all the wound care knowledge needed for national certification. Prepare for national board certification in wound care management with all of the assets included in WoundEducators.com’s wound care course for LPNs. Stand Out from Your Colleagues LPNs are certified in basic patient care…
You may want to consider the following prior to your next job interview or evaluation: The top four reasons that Healthcare Organizations absolutely LOVE wound care certified employees: Patient Satisfaction Wound care certified practitioners own the knowledge that can facilitate positive patient outcomes which results in a high level of patient satisfaction. Organizations are always…
Have you decided it’s time to get your WCC Certification? WoundEducators.com can help. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy, also known as NAWCO, is the nonprofit organization that regulates the WCC (Wound Care Certified) wound certification credential. About the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) The National Alliance of Wound Care…
