In this podcast episode, we are joined by Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN, FAAN to discuss wound care nuances in nursing practice. The discussion covers challenges such as limited access to wound care specialists, ethical dilemmas around end-of-life care and skin failure, and growing recognition of unavoidable pressure injuries, along with what this means for accountability, documentation, and legal protection. Equity in wound assessment is also addressed, particularly the difficulty of identifying pressure injuries in patients with dark skin tones and the importance of recognizing atypical wounds. The episode looks ahead to emerging technologies and AI in wound care, encouraging nurses to balance innovation with sound clinical judgment.

 

Read the related article, "Wound care basics: An overview for nurses" in the March 2026 issue of Nursing.

 

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