Hi Everyone!Quick back story: I'm a fairly new LPN (August 2016). Was hired at a local hospital I did clinicals at in nursing school--a dream come true--and I've been working Med Surg for about 6 months on my own. Wound care is what our hospital is known for, we have a very good reputation. I've always had an interest in wounds. On Sunday, this past weekend, I was approached by an RN on the wound care team. She informed me that a full-time position had come open and if I would be interested. I said yes, but would need to think about it (my schedule would change-husband, kids, etc.) On Monday, I was approached by another wound nurse and asked again. I had decided to take it, so she helped me fill out the internal application and gave me a run-down on what would be happening. Got a call from HR that afternoon to schedule an interview. On Tuesday, I had a peer interview with the manager & a few of the wound nurses. I felt it went well, but you just never know. The manager didn't give anything away to hint one way or another so I was a little concerned. About three hours later, HR called and told me I got the position!!! Everything happened so fast!!!I'll start early/middle of next month. I don't have much experience other than clinicals & that's been a year ago now. I need to brush up on my terminology, I'd like to do some research on techniques--even basic wound care-- VACs, dressings, medications, etc. I have a couple of weeks before I start so enough time to do some studying. Can someone suggest some websites or books to read?Are there any supplies that I would need to buy? Basically, if you were new again what would you need or need to know to get started?Thank you so much!!
athenamcafee 12 Posts May 25, 2017 Here's 2 links to get you started.....Congrats on your new position!!CEUFast - Wound Series Part 2: Approaches to Treating Chronic Wounds