NURS 201 - Nurs Mgmt of Wounds/Ostomies

Credit(s): 2
2 hours lecture, 2 hours contact
This course introduces the student to comprehensive acute and chronic wounds as well as ostomies. Assessment of the anatomy and physiology of skin, biochemical differences between acute and chronic wounds. The assessment and management of wound ostomies. Identifying risk factors, wound pain management as well as palliative wound care. An organized approach using evidence-based practice with focus on the principles of wound management and the many evolving treatment modalities.