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The Impact of Mentorship: My Journey with Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on The Impact of Mentorship: My Journey with Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN

On the journey of personal and professional growth, there are individuals who serve as mentors that share their guidance, passion and experience with us throughout the stages of our lives. I have been fortunate enough to have had several mentors in my career as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse, most of whom have had…

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Burning Man Medic: Challenges, Lessons, and Rewarding Experiences

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / December 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Burning Man Medic: Challenges, Lessons, and Rewarding Experiences

Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by medics at the Burning Man festival in this blog post. Discover the diverse medical needs, extreme weather conditions, and the rewarding experiences encountered by a Burning Man Medic in this unconventional setting.

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2023 Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / November 8, 2023 / Comments Off on 2023 Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

Ten years ago, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) established Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day, and this year it will be celebrated on Thursday, November 16th, 2023. The purpose of this international day is to increase awareness and educate the public about pressure injury prevention. It’s also a day to recognize the efforts of…

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WOC Nurses Week Poster

WTA Program 35% Off for WOC Nurses Week

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / April 6, 2023 / Comments Off on WTA Program 35% Off for WOC Nurses Week

In honor of WOC Nurses week, Patient Safety Solutions, LLC is offering a 35% discounted tuition rate for the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) program offered at WoundNurseTraining.com.  WoundNurseTraining.com enables qualified candidates to begin the program on the date that best suits them, and allows for asynchronous learning at their pace within a three month time…

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When is the right time to take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / May 7, 2022 / Comments Off on When is the right time to take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

Learning is a lifelong endeavor because each day brings new experiences we need to navigate, and humans are particularly good at learning from and adapting to change. But not all learning is situational, often we need to search for a teacher that can help us through a current circumstance at home or work. For example,…

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Why take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / May 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Why take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

The Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) educational program enhances clinicians’ wound care knowledge. This in turn, increases communication with the entire healthcare team improving patient outcomes. Additionally, continued training in your field can boost your career, opportunities and salary. These are just three reasons why you should take the WTA course. Improving Practice For example, a…

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Where should you take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / May 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Where should you take the Wound Treatment Associate course?

The nursing education department of a hospital, clinic or health care network is where most clinicians take the Wound Treatment Associate course. This is a great option to take the course and start your journey to becoming a WTA.  The employer will usually pay for the training costs directly, record the CE credits, and provide…

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How do you become a Wound Treatment Associate?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / May 2, 2022 / Comments Off on How do you become a Wound Treatment Associate?

If you’ve been researching the various specialties a nurse may study, you’ve likely come across the comprehensive introduction to wound care provided by the WOCN Society®. The Wound Treatment Associate course provides fundamental wound care knowledge for various clinicians that find the course a boost to their practice and professional development. The traditional route to…

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Who can be a Wound Treatment Associate?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / April 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Who can be a Wound Treatment Associate?

Clinicians that participate in the WTA course have a desire to improve their wound assessment skills and patient care.

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What does a Wound Treatment Associate do?

By Patient Safety Solutions LLC / April 22, 2022 / Comments Off on What does a Wound Treatment Associate do?

A Wound Treatment Associate is a valuable member of any healthcare team.  A nurse with a current RN, LPN or LVN license can become a Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) after completing a licensed training course, testing and clinical supervision. But what does a nurse do after attaining their WTA credentials? After the training, nurses often…

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