What do wound care nurse specialists do?
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What do wound care nurse specialists do?

Jane Oakey Clinical nurse specialist in tissue viability, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust

Pressure ulcer education, leadership and autonomy are key in this senior tissue viability role

Clinical nurse specialists in tissue viability provide nursing expertise and advice on the maintenance of healthy skin and the management of complex and non-healing wounds.

Nursing Standard. 37, 2, 55-55. doi: 10.7748/ns.37.2.55.s22

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