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Debra Anscombe Wood, RN

About Debra

Debra Anscombe Wood, RN, is a freelance writer who practices ambulatory care in Orlando, Florida.

Nurses strive to improve care of veterans in rural areas

By Debra Anscombe Wood

How nurses help more than 5 million military veterans living in rural areas of the country and experience difficulties obtaining access to health services.

How to cope with tragedy in the pediatric ED

By Debra Anscombe Wood

ED nurses from major urban hospitals discuss helping young patients and their parents during pediatric emergencies and coping with pediatric tragedies.

Nurse.com introduces the 2016 GEM finalists - West states

By Debra Anscombe Wood

We proudly introduce our Nurse.com 2016 GEM regional finalists, selected by our RN judges from the many nominations we received this year.

Diagnostic skills and clinical intuition enhance NP practice

By Debra Anscombe Wood

Nurse Practitioner Angela Golden explains why use of diagnostic skills and clinical intuition enhances NP practice.

Wound care centers bring clinicians together to benefit patients

By Debra Anscombe Wood

Nurses participating in research to improve diabetes care

By Debra Anscombe Wood

From coast to coast, nurses are participating in or conducting research that may change the way they and their colleagues care for patients with diabetes.

Veterans Rely on Nursing Resources for Support

By Debra Anscombe Wood

Nurses are among those providing health services and working on teams that help former military servicemembers find shelter and get started toward a more comfortable life.

DC Hospital Pioneers WATCHMAN Device

By Debra Anscombe Wood

Nurses at Washington Hospital Center in Washington are taking part in a clinical trial for the WATCHMAN left atrial appendage system.

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