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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WE0900X
As of today, the following are the total number of Enterostomal Therapy Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and in your local area.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Enterostomal Therapy Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do Enterostomal Therapy Registered Nurses do?
Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses are Registered Nurses (RNs) with specialized training to care for patients with ostomies (ileostomies, colostomies, urostomies), chronic wounds, and continence issues.
They provide education, counseling, and practical assistance before, during, and after surgery, as well as for the long-term management of these conditions.
Their role includes teaching patients and families about ostomy care, selecting and fitting ostomy appliances, and managing related skin issues.
They are also known as Stoma Nurses, ETs, or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurses.
What they do
Preoperative Counseling: Provide information and support regarding the planned surgical procedure and its impact on the patient’s life.
Stoma Site Selection: Help select the optimal stoma site before surgery.
Postoperative Education: Instruct patients and families on caring for a stoma and using ostomy appliances correctly.
Appliance Management: Guide patients on selecting, fitting, and troubleshooting ostomy products and appliances.
Wound and Continence Care: Manage complex wounds, such as pressure ulcers or fistulas, and assist with fecal and urinary incontinence.
Skin Care: Advice on preventing and managing skin breakdown around the stoma or due to other conditions, like incontinence or immobility.
Long-Term Follow-Up: Provide ongoing support, education, and surveillance for complications in the outpatient setting to ensure optimal patient care and management.
Patient Empowerment: Assist patients in adjusting to their stoma and living confidently, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
Environment
ET nurses work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, home health care, and private practices.