Yvette Aidoo-Forson BSN, RN

Yvette Aidoo-Forson has 21 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Wound Ostomy (WOCN).

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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Hi Vampiregirl! So glad you found my article valuable and that it has brought awareness. I too, continue to learn in this very subject! Congrats on pursuing your wound care credentials!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   You're welcome! Glad this info was helpful Ohm 108, thanks!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Hey! Thanks so much for your response...yes, that's why I was inspired to write this, it is a challenge that is now receiving good attention!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Thanks Nyteshade! I agree! The good news is that organizations such as WOCN Society (Wound Ostomy Continence ) are very much interested in representation and have initiatives such as collection of photos of various skin conditions on people of color ...
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Yes, for sure! And palpation is definitely relied upon in trying to determine changes in skin integrity that are pressure related!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Hello! Thank you for the response, I am glad that you found the info valuable!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound

   Hi! Thanks so much for your feedback, much appreciated!
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   The Color of Care

   Yvette Aidoo-Forson posted a topic in Wound

   WOC Nursing from a Woman of Color’s Perspective I have created a new term to describe myself, a WOC squared: A WOC (Wound Ostomy Continence ) Nurse who happens to be a WOC (woman of color)! Since the subject of diversity in healthcare has receiv...