learning wound care

[ukgingernut]

I will be graduating in May with an ADN, I want to be a wound care nurse. First thing will need to do is get my bachelors then WOCN, so I know it will take a few years.

I have an interview in a teen drug rehab that I feel I have a good chance at getting. This would enable me to have more time for classes (due to already having chemical dependency experience already, as opposed to very little med surg type experience so far).

I don't know if I should snap up the rehab job if it's offered or hold out and hope I can land me a job in an LTAC where I'd see more wounds.

[domsmom]

You will encounter a lot of wounds in a rehab facility. I would be more interested in opportunity for advancement and professional growth.

[ooomonkeys]

Same.

[ukgingernut]

:crying2:The rehab was a DRUG rehab, hence, no physically sick people, or wounds. I decided not to go that route and the way the job market is looking for new grads, I'll probably take any job that's offered. I wish I could just go straight into wound care, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen