marilyn pyles

Oct. 2012: Thank you so much for the post. I will be attending Emory University in Atlanta Georgia in Jan, 2013 for their 10 week traditional program. As a 52 year old surgical nurse going back to school and very rusty on med.-surg I was relieved to read your post.I feel I have the heart for it and trust that I will learn what I need to know. My question is Do you have any words of wisdom as to how to study, what resources to study, and what exam to take to become certified? I live in the Seattle/Everett,Wa. area and when choosing a "best place" to work as a WOCN outpatient clinic, hospital, skilled nursing facility, religious affialiated hospital vs. VA hospital,etc. What questions, issues do I need to ask and look at? Thank you for any and all help. Marilyn Pyles at mmmtpyles @hotmail.com

Can anyone give me advise on when and how to prepare for the CWON exam? I have no wound experience,but will be attending the 10 week traditional program at Emory University and wonder if I should take the exam directly after the 10 weeks (Class is Jan. 28th thru April 3, 2013)? Also, what resources are the best for preparing for the exam? Any and all advise is greatly appreciated!! Marilyn Pyles, RN,BSN Everett, Wa.