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americanTrain and JammyPam - Thank you do much for your comments!

55ahdrn- Thanks for your information and response. Is you role in LTC strictly wound care (ie you function as a "treatment nurse" ) or one of many duties as an RN in a LTC facility? I have heard that wound care can be a litigious position and that the RN is singled out for ulcers, non-healing wounds, etc. even if there may be other contributing factors, players, etc. Have you found that to be true? If so, how have you addressed that challenge? Also, while I know each institution is different, how have you found that your workload is reasonable and that you are well supported in your role? Thanks in advance for your insights.

I am an RN who recently moved to another state and is in the process of applying for my license. Prior to the move, I worked as a Dialysis Nurse in an outpatient setting, but I am taking this transition time to consider training as a wound care nurse. Now that I have some work history as a nurse, I have mentally inventoried what I like about the profession and what frustrates me. I know I prefer: 1. chronic care (like to get to know my patients) 2. working with adults especially geriatrics (versus kids) 3. "hands on care" (versus managing techs, aides, etc.) 4. understanding the "science" behind medicine so as to be able to contribute to the "bigger picture" ( eg not able just dressing a wound, but also working with other healthcare professionals to figure out what other issues are impeding healing - eg poor nutrition, disease processes, etc). 5. educating patients about their condition and how to manage it. I am hoping wound care will cover all those "likes" plus avoid some of the frustrations inherent in how in-center dialysis is currently provided - the "getting people on/off" the machines quickly , staffing clinics based predominately cost factors, not what would allow you to provide the kind of care you'd like, etc I'd love feedback on whether my perception that wound care is in line with my preferences is accurate and how much the "bottom line" impacts on job satisfaction.