Meet Inventor, Entrepreneur, and CEO-- the AMAZING Felicia Jackson!  A family emergency inspired this Mom to invent a device THAT LITERALLY SAVES LIVES. Listen to her inspiration, trials and tribulations, and be inspired by her determination and grit. 

CPR Wrap website

    Want to win a free CPR Wrap bundle?  Be the first to email me with Subject Line "CPR Wrap" at [email protected]

#cprwrap  #woundcarekaren  #cprsaveslives  #firstresponders  #nurses #cpr #hearthealthmonth

WOUND CARE KAREN DISCUSSES THE DEFINITION, HISTORY, CONTROVERSY, AND ALTERNATIVES TO WET TO DRY DRESSINGS.

NIH article against WTD

Home Healthcare Now article WITH SCRIPT!

more evidence against WTD

Meet Kali Dayton DNP, AGACNP: she's on a mission to improve patient outcomes by decreasing sedation and increasing mobility in the ICU. Learn how her early years as a nurse helped to plant the seeds of change. 

Kali hosts a podcast for clinicians to learn more about Awake and Walking ICUs: WALKING HOME FROM THE ICU

and she hosts a podcast for families to learn how to support loved ones in the ICU:  WALKING YOU THROUGH THE ICU

Check out her website for more information:

https://daytonicuconsulting.com/

#nursing #icunurse #icu #awakeandwalkingicu  #daytonicuconsulting

Wound Care Karen and Mahsa Kharazi RN pick up right where they left off, about mid 1800s, as they discuss the history of nursing. Heading into modern nursing with Florence Nightingale, up to the Spanish Flu, Eliza Mahoney, M*A*S*H units, the history of regulation and licensure (RN/LPN/LVN), and the controversy/confusion surrounding the many educational pathways (diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, etc) 

This Podcast Will Kill You

   or listen to episode one of This Podcast Will Kill You about the 'Spanish Flu' - on your favorite podcast platform

The Barbara Ehrenreich article: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses

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First we were called priestesses, then sisters, then witches. Join Mahsa Kharazi RN and Wound Care Karen as they discuss the very sordid history of nurses. Part One starts at 3000BC and ends in the early 1800s. 

Witches, Midwives, and Nurses article

Witch Hunt - Scottish study about nurses burned as witches

Witches of Scotland campaign for justice

Wound Care Karen interviews Julia Godby Murray, Coordinator of the National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition. The Nurses Honor Guard provides free honor guard service at funerals/memorial service of nurses. Listen as Julie explains the history behind the uniform, as well as significance of the ceremony including the Nightingale Tribute. 

For info on starting a Nurses Honor Guard: https://www.facebook.com/nationalnursehonorguard/

Live near the Alamo City? Check out your local group: https://sanantonionurseshonorguard.com/

Julie invites you to contact her for more info on starting a group:

[email protected]

#NursesHonorGuard  #nurses

Attention Wound Care Professionals!! Wound Care Karen interviews Liz Faust MSN,CRNP,CSWS,CWOCN-AP,MAPWCA to discuss the advantages of membership in the AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOUND CARE ASSOCIATION. Liz is the Vice President of the APWCA, as well as half of the team of The Frank and Lizzie Show on YouTube. Save the date for Wound Week 2023-- Sept 20-24, 2023 in Philadelphia!

https://apwca.org/

https://www.abwh.net/.  for info on certifications 

http://www.woundweek.com/

#frankandlizzieshow

Part 2 of her 'Back to Basics' series, Wound Care Karen discusses various ways to dress and care for wounds. 

An article about Dr George Winter and MOIST wound healing:

  https://www.woundsource.com/blog/benefits-moist-wound-healing

A sample discussion about petrolatum vs Neosporin:

  https://www.skinwellnessflorida.com/blog/deflating-neosporin-dermatologist-dr-anne-marie-tremaine-explains-why-you-should-choose-something-else/

And the link to Hidrawear, for dressings for armpits, groin, buttocks:

  https://hidrawear.com/home/

Wound Care Karen goes BACK TO THE BASICS!! This episode is for anyone with skin. Let's learn how to properly clean your wound (or a loved one's wound, if you're the caregiver...) Topics covered include preparation, pain control, handwashing, and supplies. Karen explains why HYDROGEN PEROXIDE/IODINE/ALCOHOL should NOT be used, and she explains that mild soap and water are a cost-effective solution. Karen recognizes that not everyone has access to costly wound care supplies, so she lists alternatives for just about any situation. 

#woundcare #woundcarenurse 

Wound Care Karen interviews Special Guest Maggie Ortiz MSN of Advocates For Nurses. Maggie is a critical care nurse with 23 years experience. She offers mentoring, online courses, career consultation, and even a boot camp for legal nursing! Today's discussion includes three branches of law that affect our license: Civil, Criminal, and Administrative. Learn how to protect your livelihood.

Check out Maggie's website: https://www.advocatesfornurses.com/

and on FB, IG, TT @  Advocates4Nurses