Neonatal Skin Care: Big Deal in a Tiny Package
with presenter Ferne T. Elsass, MSN, RN, CPN, CWON

Objectives
The learner will be able to:

• Discuss the scope of neonatal wound care as it relates to development
• Identify key concepts specific to the neonatal population
• Discuss the most common neonatal wound care issues
• Describe treatment modalities for neonatal patients

About the presenter, Ferne T. Elsass, MSN, RN, CPN, CWON, Children Hospital of The King’s Daughters (Norfolk, VA)
Ferne is a board certified WOC Nurse specializing in the care of Pediatric patients. She has practiced at Children Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA for over 20 years and is currently the Clinical Practice and Education Specialist for Wound and Ostomy. Ferne is an active member of the AAWC, the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the WOCN and currently serves as the Secretary for the Mid-Atlantic WOCN Society.

Ferne received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech University and then received her Nursing Diploma from Sentara School of Health Professions. She obtained her Master’s degree from Liberty University with a concentration in Nursing Education and completed the Wound and Ostomy program at Metropolitan University followed by Board Certification as Wound and Ostomy nurse and Pediatric nurse.

Ferne is a content expert on Pediatric Wound and Ostomy care and presents on both those topics locally and national and is an Associate Editor for WoundSource for pediatric content. She has published several articles and provided online video content on wound and ostomy care for the pediatric patient.

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