A new framework has been published describing the “skills, knowledge and behaviours” needed by health and care professionals to improve care of pressure ulcers and lower limb and surgical wounds. The ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

Arlesia Jones, a wound care technician with the UAB Medicine burn dressing team and hydrotherapy, recently received a 2022 Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, the highest honor available for nursing ...

Q: Why did you go into this career? A: In nursing school I was fascinated by the skin’s anatomy, purpose, and healing process. Later, as a Registered Nurse working in the hospital, I quickly became ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

In spite of concerted efforts to improve wound care, nursing homes continue to be dogged by many peripheral issues, chief among them being pay and workload complaints. “When I started working in ...

Wound care in long-term care is crucial. Understand the challenges and discover solutions for better resident health outcomes.

STUART — For most people, wound healing is a natural, uneventful process. But for some individuals, it becomes a complex medical problem requiring specialized treatment and care. Jessica Kelley, RN, ...

Explore the innovative approach to wound care at Humber River Health's Vascular Clinic, enhancing patient outcomes through ...