Wolters Kluwer Health ebook Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Society Profession

The WOCN Professional Practice Manual, 4th Edition, builds on previous editions as a guidance tool for clinicians, teams or independent practitioners. The manual is a resource and reference that WOC nurses can use in developing, implementing, and expanding their specialty nurse role and practice. What’s New for this Edition? · New chapters on consultation and grant writing. · Updated information related to the variety of practice settings, roles and responsibilities of WOC nurse experts and advance practice nurses. · A complete chapter on the legal aspects of nursing, including scope and standards of care for nurses, and provides an overview of negligence, malpractice and other common legal considerations for nurses. · Job description and performance appraisal samples related to the Certified Foot Care Nurse, APN and Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) which can be customized for different settings – a great resource for the novice WOC nurse! New appendices include: · The certified foot care nurse and the wound treatment associate roles · An orientation plan and skills check list · The role of the WOC nurse in continence care · Websites for evidence based practice · A sample member’s research grant proposal · Grassroots Toolkit