Foot Care Nurse

Foot Care Nurses are responsible for providing foot care services to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and private homes. They assess patients' feet, diagnose foot problems, and provide treatment, such as wound care, nail care, and diabetic foot care. Foot Care Nurses also educate patients on foot care and prevention of foot problems.

Job Duties

Foot Care Nurses perform a variety of job duties, including:

• Assessing patients' feet for signs of problems, such as wounds, infections, or deformities
• Diagnosing foot problems, such as bunions, hammertoes, and heel spurs
• Providing treatment for foot problems, such as wound care, nail care, and diabetic foot care
• Educating patients on foot care and prevention of foot problems
• Working with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and podiatrists, to provide comprehensive foot care

Education and Training

Foot Care Nurses typically need to complete a one-year certificate program in foot care nursing. These programs are offered at community colleges and vocational schools. Foot Care Nurses must also be licensed by the state in which they practice.

Skills and Knowledge