Stages of Wound Healing | Overview, Process & Timeline

The 4 Stages of Wound Healing Explained | Wound Care Micro-Learning Series for Nurses Welcome back to the Wound Care Micro-Learning Series for Nurses! In this quick and focused lesson, we break down the four natural phases of wound healing — Hemostasis, Inflammation, Proliferation, and Maturation — and what happens at each stage. Understanding these stages helps nurses: ✅ Choose the right dressing for each phase ✅ Recognize when healing is delayed or abnormal ✅ Document wound progress accurately