Essential Concepts for Wound Care (Nursing)

Wound care is another cornerstone of nursing knowledge. It’s such an important aspect of patient care that many facilities have dedicated wound care teams with nurses who have advanced training and certificates.

Bedside nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to notice new wounds on patients. Such nurses are the most important members of the healthcare team when it comes to preventing certain wounds.

In this course, you'll learn about different types of wounds, how to assess a wound, and what’s included in basic wound documentation. In addition, you’ll learn basic wound cleaning, culturing, and dressing skills.