Description
This is an opportunity to practice using the WOCN’s newly released VLU Algorithm for compression for primary prevention, treatment and prevention of recurrence of venous ulcers. Case scenarios from a variety of care settings and at various stages of disease will be shared. Attendees will be able to participate in this interactive session.
Learning Objectives:
- Embrace the Clinical CEAP classification system for patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and use it to guide their interventions
- Utilize the WOCN Society's VLU algorithm to ensure EBP guidelines are applied in the delivery of care to patients with CVI
Speaker(s):
- Mikel
Gray,
PhD, PNP, FNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN,
Professor and Nurse Practitioner of Urology and School of Nursing,
University of Virginia
- Laurie
L. McNichol,
MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN,
Clinical Nurse Specialist/WOC Nurse,
Cone Health
- Catherine
R. Ratliff,
PhD, GNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN,
NP/Adjunct Associate Professor,
University of Virginia Health System
- Stephanie
Yates,
MSN, RN, ANP, CWOCN
