Wound care cert..is it worth it or another idea like Legal Nurse consultant

[BrookeeLou_RN]

I work primarily in home health field. I was considering getting cert in Wound Care but I feel it may be like Legal Nurse consultant. Like some can make it work but in general it is not going to happen.

I just feel I need something to perk up resume, job opportunities.

Anyone with any knowledge, experience or ideas please share with me!

Thanks in advance for your help.

[DCtraumarn]

There are completely different directions - what are your interests and abilities?

[berube]

i feel that whenever you want to further you education or knowledge base and you have the ability to do it then i say ----- go for it!!!! best wishes.

[BrookeeLou_RN]

Let me clarify, Wound care cert would help in home health if it is truly legit. I did Legal Nurse, spent lots of money..yes I learned lots of great things but found their was no lawyer willing to PAY for that knowledge. A few would interview me to pick my brain but no real work and believe me I did try hard and follow every marketing tool they taught me. I need help in is this worth the money. I am 54 and doing RN-MSN right now..so not alot of money but willing to do if worthwhile.

Thanks so much for input!

[DCtraumarn]

I think if you are interested in wounds and able to get your WOCN certification there will be plenty of work for you. Wounds are a plenty......

[DCtraumarn]

BTW there are several outside programs for WOCN including Emory University, Cleveland Clinic/Case, and Ubiversity of Virginia. These are three I looked at when I was considering it for my post master's certification program.

[caliotter3]

I think it would be helpful only after you are hired for the first time because of it. I have extra certs that have never helped me get a home health job, only a mention one time for the possibility of doing staffing work. But I think it still looks good on a resume because it shows you took the initiative to further your education.