随着婴儿潮一代的人口继续老龄化, 越来越多的人需要长期的医疗护理, 全国对 专业护士 处于历史最高水平. Hospitals 和 patient care facilities are not only in need of trained medical professionals, they specifically need those that are experts in treating chronic 年龄-related wounds 和 skin care issues.
A WOC nurse facilitates optimal care for patients dealing with complex wounds, 造口术或尿失禁问题. WOC nurses are an important 和 valued member of the healthcare team 和 make a tremendous difference in their patients’ comfort 和 quality of life.
Pursuing a career in WOC means that you’ll not only make a difference in healing your patients, but you’ll also provide them with the essential knowledge 和 resources that they need to make a long-term recovery.
WOC护士做什么?
WOC护士为慢性和急性伤口提供护理. 急性伤口是新的伤口, 比如割伤, 刮, bruise or incision that is most often a result of surgery or trauma.
A chronic wound is usually caused by a disease or condition—such as an ulcer, cancer or diabetes—和 may not heal as quickly as an acute wound. WOC nurses are primarily responsible for assessing 和 prescribing appropriate wound care treatment.
他们可以在各种不同的医疗保健环境中工作, 包括急性护理, 长期护理和家庭保健.
为什么WOC护士很重要?
伤口护理护士也是如此 护士的价值观 在其他专业中，病人总是第一位的, 他们的舒适和康复是最重要的. 但, 对于伤口护理护士, providing optimal care for their patients often goes beyond providing necessary treatment.
为了帮助病人完全康复, WOC护士必须是批判性思考者, 教育工作者和病人护理专家.
首先，WOC护士必须考虑， “对我的病人来说，最好的治疗方案是什么??” There are several procedures that can be used to treat a wound, 每个病人的情况都不一样. 除了精通伤口护理程序, WOC nurses must be thorough in evaluating their patients 和 must recommend treatments to facilitate timely wound healing.
WOC护士也必须问自己， “我的病人还需要什么额外的教育??” Many patients might believe that they can treat wounds themselves using information that they find online. 然而, treating complex wounds requires the care of a certified medical professional, 和 WOC nurses must often advise their patients against self-treatment. They must also stay informed of emerging home remedies so that they can educate their patients about how to properly use a product, 或者实现替代方案, 更合适的护理方案.
最后，WOC护士必须考虑， “如何让我的病人有能力照顾自己?” Wound care nurses must remember that they are treating a person—not just a condition. 他们必须了解病人的伤势, 生活状况, support system 和 the resources that will help the patient make a full 和 fast recovery. 每个病人都是独一无二的, 和 WOC nurses must base their treatment recommendations based on their patients’ specific needs.
通常, 在从医院或急诊室出院之前, a WOC nurse will review both the symptoms of infection 和 the procedures for continued care with the patient. WOC护士也可能建议延长家庭外治疗, 如便携式气压式伤口愈合真空. This device allows the wound to stay open but sealed to the outside environment. This makes it possible for patients with complex or chronic wounds to be physically active during the healing process, 他们通常可以在最初的治疗后回家.
我怎样才能成为一名伤口护理护士?
In order to become a WOC nurse, you’ll need to first obtain your 护理学理学士. 许多WOC护士都有几年的护理经验 注册护士(注册护士) 也可以选择攻读专业学位，或者他们的 护理硕士(MSN).
Herzing大学提供BSN和BSN课程 RN到BSN程序. 不论是注册护士还是准护士, WOC is a rewarding career specialty that allows you to play an instrumental role in both ensuring optimal patient care 和 guiding your patients to recovery.
一个伤口护理护士挣多少钱?
注册护士的平均工资是 $94,480 每年，根据 劳工统计局——的 持有BSN的注册护士的平均工资 will be higher compared to a nurse with only an associate’s degree.*你的工资将由你所在的州决定, 你的工作地点, 和 the relative dem和 for the wound care specialty in your area.
Earning your BSN means you may also pursue graduate nursing programs to become even more qualified in your specialty 和 pursue job opportunities in man年龄ment or leadership.
Faith Martell RN MSN is a full-time nursing instructor at Herzing大学, 教授成人健康II理论与临床, 护理信息学和nclex准备. Faith拥有护理信息学硕士学位. She has experience in critical care, emergency room 和 oncology surgery. Faith is married 和 is soon expecting a new baby into the family.
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*美国劳工统计局(BLS).S. 劳工部, Occupational Employment 和 W年龄 Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook H和book 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level w年龄s 和/or salaries. 多种因素, 包括之前的经验, 年龄, 你想要工作的地理市场和学位领域, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the aver年龄 salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, 促销活动, 加薪或其他职业发展.
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