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| Name: |
Enterostomal
Therapy Nurse |
| Description: |
Specializes
in the prevention of pressure ulcers and
management and rehabilitation of patients with
wounds, ostomies, and incontinence |
| Diagnoses: |
Stomas,
including colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy; wounds
such as surgical, pressure ulcers, fistulas, and
venous/arterial ulcers; incontinence (urinary,
fecal) |
| Practice
roles: |
Nurse
enterostomal therapist, nurse manager,
supervisor, coordinator, director, executive,
educator, consultant |
| Characteristics: |
Hands-on
care, independence and autonomy, making a
difference, patient gratitude, long-term patient
relationships, new treatments and technology |
| Client
age group: |
All
ages |
| Drawbacks: |
Grief
and loss, difficult patient contacts |
| Desirable
skills: |
Strong
psychomotor skills, excellent communication and
teaching skills, positive attitude |
| Education: |
RN
with BSN |
| Employers: |
Hospitals,
office practices, pharmacies/suppliers, homecare
agencies, clinics, extended-care facilities |
| Associations: |
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| Publications: |
| Journal of
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing
(WOCN News) |
| 888-224-WOCN or 714-476-0268 |
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