Course
Understanding Wound Care Dressings
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Kimberlee Emfield Rowett
DNP, MSN, MBA, RN
This course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who aim to enhance their expertise in wound care management. Wound care is a vital aspect of nursing practice, significantly influencing patient recovery, comfort, and quality of life. The course emphasizes the critical role of nurses in selecting appropriate wound dressings, preventing infections, and fostering optimal healing outcomes.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types of Wounds
- Stages of Wound Healing
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Wounds
- Types of Wound Care Dressings
- Factors Influencing Dressing Selection
- Evidence-Based Practices for Wound Care
- Nursing Interventions
- Current and Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Wound Care Dressings. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Recite the different wound types and healing stages
- Understand the various dressing options and their purposes
- Describe complications of wound and wound care dressings
- Discuss interventions that can be taken to improve the effectiveness of wound care dressings.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: March 24, 2028
Course Offering: #701