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1. Wcc

   CWOCN replied to CWOCN's topic in Wound

   Most of the CWOCNs I know wish to maintain the higher standard of education requirements and the hours of experience before you are even close to sitting for a "National" anything. Any deficits on the focus of wounds that I may feel I have with my C...

2. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound

   Sometimes wounds do okay and heal in spite of what we do to them. Using the principles of wound management, removing or controlling the cause of the wound or it's failure to heal is key. If an infection has causes the wound to dehisce, then I suspe...

3. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound

   I'd check page 52 of the AHCPR (now AHRQ) guidelines for the treatment of pressure ulcers. The evidence-based research is in there. This really isn't new information, though. Dr. Winter did his research in the early 60's to show that W-D isn't the...

4. Help c wound care and dressing choices

   CWOCN replied to Todd SPN's topic in Wound

   Dressing choices should be based on drainage--the amount and character. How well is the dressing supporting the wound? How much drainage is left on the dressing you just took off? You want a moist healing environment, you want the wound to be cle...

5. Has anyone had experience with webWOC as prep for exam?

   CWOCN replied to hoolahan's topic in Wound

   Any accreditted program is going to take lots of time and energy...and those health requirement/form things...but it is really worth the effort. Have you tried http://www.igateway.com/clients/weai/homestudy.htm Wicks? Might be more do-able for you....

6. Wcc

   CWOCN replied to CWOCN's topic in Wound

   Exactly. Please see http://www.wcei.net/ Tell me what you think.

7. Wcc

   CWOCN posted a topic in Wound

   Wondering how many out there certified in "wound care" by WCC, as opposed to being certified as CWS or CWOCN. Just curious.

8. Do you have overtime?

   CWOCN replied to wenron's topic in Home Health

   I don't know exactly how she did it, but a co-worker started working for an agency who actually got 16 visits in a day...She was paid per visit...probably didn't have to cover much geography. The way I see it, we all like to sit and chat and "be the...

9. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound

   Are you certain this was a venous wound and not an arterial wound? We usually don't see venous wounds down past the ankles. If her arterial circulation is compromised, I'd be very careful with the w-d thing. I would choose an antimicrobial barrier...

10. Home Health journal?

    CWOCN replied to Bess's topic in Home Health

    try Home Healthcare Nurse, the Remington Report, and Success in Home Care.

11. medicare/medi-cal discharge supplies

    CWOCN posted a topic in Home Health

    the board has been so helpful before---need it again...want to discharge a patient from HH with wound care supplies. Medicare/ Medi-Cal. Suppliers won't do it; state go thru pt pharmacy. NO pharmacy wants to do it either. Suppliers will do direct...

12. routine supplies in homecare

    CWOCN posted a topic in Home Health

    Need to know if condom caths are considered under medicare bundle as a routine supply, or if they are incontinent supplies...and patient should purchase...I know I should know this...any help would be appreciated...Thanks:rolleyes: