PrrRN

We're not required to take apical pulse. It says under VS on the oasis how you assessed the HR, radial or apical. I always do apical. With the older generation it's hard to feel a radial pulse at times.

What's your protocol when a patient calls, during the night, that their wound vac is malfunctioning? Are you required to go or wait until the morning?

I think the point Janerivers is making is that you shouldn't have to have a BSN to become a WOCN, which I couldn't agree more. I am an experienced wound care nurse with an ADN. I have been doing this for over 15 years and I'm very good at what I do. I have a good reputation out in the community. MD's request me when they need a second opinion. I too don't want to spend the money nor the time to get my BSN, so I can become a WOCN. Again, it's not about getting the BSN, it's about needing the BSN to get the WOCN. Something needs to change.