A Day, a Week, a Month in the Life of a Wound Nurse Practitioner/Scientist

Holly Kirkland-Kyhn, PhD, FNP, GNP, CWCN, FAANP
Working at a 620-bed academic and level 1 trauma center is exhilarating and challenging for wound specialists. We engage in multiple projects to provide the best care for our patients, who range in age from 22 weeks’ gestation neonates to centenarians. We have an interdisciplinary team working to assess and provide the best interventions to prevent pressure injuries, treat wounds, and provide education. This interdisciplinary team consists of a nurse practitioner (NP) as director of wound care, a plastic surgeon, a physical/ occupational therapist, a dietician, 5 wound-certified nurses, and 2 analysts … read more