This course explains the elements of wound treatment which includes the dressing change procedure and selecting an appropriate dressing.
Outline:
Dressing Change
Selecting a Dressing
Course Contributors
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Reviewer: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCCBobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
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