Top Wound Assessment Techniques Every Nurse Should Know As a nurse specializing in wound care, mastering wound assessment is crucial for effective patient outcomes. Wound assessment involves a systematic evaluation to determine the wound’s type, stage, and healing progress. This process not only guides treatment but also helps prevent complications like infections or delayed healing. … Read more
Top 10 Practice Questions for Wound Care Certification Exam Preparing for the Wound Care Certification (WCC) exam can be challenging, but practice questions are a key way to build confidence and identify knowledge gaps. The WCC exam, administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO), tests your expertise in areas like wound … Read more
📘 How to Prepare for the Wound Care Certification Exam (WCC®): A Step-by-Step Guide Are you getting ready for the Wound Care Certification (WCC®) exam? Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but with the right plan, you can feel confident on test day. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect, how to study, and … Read more
Ostomy management for those with low vision or blind Navigating Ostomy Management for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Managing an ostomy can feel overwhelming at first, but for individuals who are blind or have low vision, unique challenges arise that require thoughtful adaptations. With the right tools, techniques, and support, ostomy management … Read more
Ostomy Management Specialist Recertification Once you are certified as an ostomy management specialist, you have three pathways to renew your certification which you must do every 5 years. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) provides three pathways to complete your recertification: examination, continuing education or training course. We will review each pathway … Read more
The Importance of Having a Mentor in Occupational Therapy Navigating the world of occupational therapy can be challenging, but don’t worry—we’re here to guide you! Having a mentor in OT isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a career game-changer. At Apple Tree CEU, our mentoring services cater to various career paths within occupational therapy, whether you’re … Read more
A Guide to Occupational Therapy License Renewal Requirements and Continuing Education In order to work as an occupational therapist, you must be licensed in the state where you work. Each state has its own requirements for license renewal but most states require that a therapist earn continuing education hours or CEUs. This is done to … Read more
What is a J-Pouch? A J-pouch as it’s commonly referred to is an ileal pouch anal anastomosis. This is a type of surgery that is typically done for individuals with Ulcerative Colitis. What the surgeon does is remove the patient’s colon and creates an internal pouch in the shape of a J (hence J-pouch). This … Read more
What is an Indiana Pouch? An Indiana Pouch is a type of continent urinary diversion that is most commonly done after a patient is diagnosed with bladder cancer. Not all bladder cancers require this type of surgery. But, when conservative treatments fail and surgery is needed to remove the bladder, the Indiana Pouch is what … Read more
What is a Kock Pouch? A Kock pouch is a type of continent fecal diversion that allows the patient to empty their bowels in a different way. Any time the digestive system is not working properly, a surgeon can perform a continent or incontinent diversion. As seen in the picture above, with a Kock … Read more