It’s More than Just Fungus: Nail Disease

It’s More than Just Fungus: Nail Disease is organized by Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)

Release Date: 5/16/2019
Expiration Date: 5/16/2022

Target Audience: 
RN, Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Professionals who work with WOC patients.

Credits:
1.09 - Contact Hours
0.25 - Pharmacology

Program Overview:
Dystrophies of the toenails are commonly misdiagnosed as solely a nail fungus (Onychomycosis). There are a myriad of disorders that can mimic the appearance of a fungal nail. The presentation will provide an overview of the various different types of nail dystrophies along with techniques on how to identify the etiologies and provide either the appropriate treatment or the proper referral.

Learning Objectives:
• The learner will be able to diagnose, treat or provide the proper referral for various nail disorders, which have been currently misdiagnosed.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.