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
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Wound Care Specialization for the Advanced Practice Clinician
Nursing is a unique and varied field often described as a union between art and science. Nursing appeals to many individuals as a first or second career, and these people see the profession through different lenses. When questioned about why they want to enter the field, many students respond that they “want to help others,” “give back to society,” or “find meaning in my work.”
Many of us can recall our transition from student to entry-level nurse, whether we started on the specialized unit of our dreams or were “strongly” encouraged to start in a general setting. There comes the day when we realize that we have begun to master a clinical knowledge set we once thought impossible. If you are at this crossroads in your career … read more