Why This Wound Won’t Heal – Advanced Clinical Reasoning for ENs & RNs
About this Event
In this event, participants will explore the reasons wounds fail to heal, with a focus on advanced clinical reasoning and practical decision-making in everyday practice. Designed for nurses working across general, community and aged care settings, this interactive session will examine the science of healing, common barriers to recovery, red flags for escalation, and how to link wound cause to the most appropriate intervention.
The session will also include case studies and clinical discussion to support participants in applying their knowledge to real-world wound care scenarios.
Key topics covered:
-The science of wound healing and why wounds fail to progress
-Key barriers to wound healing
-Red flags and atypical wounds requiring escalation
-Structured clinical reasoning in wound assessment and management
-Linking underlying cause to appropriate intervention
-Common clinical errors in wound care and how to avoid them
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
-Identify key barriers to wound healing
-Perform structured clinical reasoning
-Recognise red flags for escalation
-Link underlying cause to appropriate intervention
-Avoid common clinical errors in wound care
More about our presenter, Kerrie Coleman NP:
Kerrie Coleman is an accomplished Nurse Practitioner specialising in wound management, with extensive experience in clinical innovation and healthcare service development. She was instrumental in establishing the Skin Integrity Service at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and has nearly 35 years of dedicated experience in wound management, alongside more than 40 years in nursing.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration, Catering & Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Education Session: Part 1
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Mid-session Break for Networking and Refreshments
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:30 PM
Education Session: Part 2
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 49.95
