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Association of Rehabilitation Nurses announce 2022-2023 Board of Directors

Released: 27-Sep-2022 11:05 AM EDT

2022 Class of Fellows of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Inducted

The Fellow designation (FARN) is the most distinguished level of membership within the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and a hallmark of professional esteem within rehabilitation nursing. It is awarded to nurses who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and have provided notable contributions, service, and commitment to the specialty and to ARN.

Released: 16-Mar-2022 5:05 PM EDT

ARN Announces Recipients of its 2022 Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) Scholarships

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Health Policy Committee selects two ARN member nurses to receive scholarships to attend the 3-day NIWI conference in the U.S. capital. Each scholarship includes paid conference registration and covers expenses associated with attending. This year's recipients are Yvette Salas, MSN CRRN, and Nanci Steinebach, MSN RN CCM CRRN.

Released: 19-Nov-2021 1:25 PM EST

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 2021-2022 Board of Directors Installed

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) membership elected new members to their Board who were installed into their positions at ARN’s 2021 Rehabilitation Nursing Conference virtually on November 12, 2021.

Released: 5-Nov-2021 12:50 PM EDT

Dosing Patterns In Treatment of Disabling Spasticity With Intrathecal Baclofen

Released: 5-Nov-2021 12:50 PM EDT

Older Persons and Nursing Staff’s Perspectives on Continence Care in Rehabilitation

Released: 5-Nov-2021 12:40 PM EDT

Physical and Cognitive Training to Enhance Intensive Care Unit Survivors’ Cognition

Released: 22-Oct-2021 2:50 PM EDT

Actions Chinese Family Caregivers Take Potentially Preventing Stroke Survivors’ Rehospitalization

Released: 22-Oct-2021 2:40 PM EDT

Engagement Strategies for Safe Patient Handling in the Rehab Setting

Released: 9-Sep-2021 11:00 AM EDT

Supported Communication Video Training for the Nursing Department in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Released: 9-Sep-2021 10:50 AM EDT

Grief and Loss Among Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study

Released: 9-Sep-2021 10:35 AM EDT

Graphic Representation of Hourly Activity Counts May Identify Discharge Outcomes for Older Adults After Critical Illness

Released: 4-Aug-2021 11:15 AM EDT

Rehabilitation Nurses Play Critical Role in Treating Patients with Long-Term Covid-19 Symptoms

A new and free webinar from the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) features advice from rehabilitation nurses to the greater nursing community about care priorities and interventions for long haul COVID-19 patients.

Released: 17-Jun-2021 4:10 PM EDT

Rehabilitation Nursing Challenges for Patients with Lower Limb Amputation

Released: 17-Jun-2021 4:05 PM EDT

Chronic Illness and Fatigue in Older Individuals: A Systematic Review

Released: 17-Jun-2021 4:00 PM EDT

Burdens and Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers of Older Adults with Urinary Incontinence: An Internet-Based Study

Released: 9-Mar-2021 1:15 PM EST

Evidence-Based Care of Children With Tracheostomies: Hospitalization to Home Care

Released: 9-Mar-2021 1:00 PM EST

Development and Validation of an Age-Appropriate Website for Children Requiring Clean Intermittent Catheterization

Released: 9-Mar-2021 12:45 PM EST

Effects of Laughter Therapy on Life Satisfaction and Loneliness in Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes in Turkey: A Parallel Group Randomized Controlled Trial

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Released: 15-Jan-2021 8:45 AM EST

Educating Nurses on Supported Mirror Viewing for Patients After Amputation and Other Visible Disfigurements

Released: 15-Jan-2021 8:40 AM EST

Using the Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home After Stroke Instrument to Identify Stroke Caregiver Concerns Predischarge: Uncertainty, Anticipation, and Cues to Action

Released: 15-Jan-2021 8:40 AM EST

Extrinsic and Behavioral Fall Risk Factors in People With Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Review

Released: 12-Jan-2021 4:00 PM EST

Three ARN Members Appointed to National Quality Forum Committees

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is proud to announce that its members Susan Fowler, PhD RN CNRN CRRN FAHA, Patricia A. Quigley, PhD MPH APRN CRRN FAAN FAANP FARN, and Lalita Thompson, MSN RN CRRN, have been appointed to National Quality Forum (NQF) committees.

Released: 3-Dec-2020 2:15 PM EST

ARN Past-President Barbara J. Lutz Bestows President’s Award to Michelle Camicia, PhD MSN RN NEA-BC CCM CRRN FAHA PHN FARN

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Past-President Barbara J. Lutz, PhD RN CRRN PHNA-BC FAHA FAAN, awarded Michelle Camicia, PhD MSN RN NEA-BC CCM CRRN FAHA PHN FARN, the 2020 President’s Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of rehabilitation nursing, was presented at REACH 2020, ARN’s Annual Educational Conference held virtually October 21–24.

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Released: 16-Nov-2020 1:00 PM EST

ARN to Host Free Webinar Series on Mental Health Issues in the Time of COVID-19

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), in partnership with MedBridge, is offering a free two-part webinar series covering the critical skills nurses need to assess, manage, and address the mental and psychosocial well-being of patients with COVID-19, families, caregivers, colleagues—and themselves.

Released: 13-Nov-2020 8:10 AM EST

State Tested Nursing Assistants’ Workplace Experiences That Threaten or Support Intent to Stay

Released: 13-Nov-2020 8:10 AM EST

Do Errorless Methods Improve Discharge Medication Instruction and Adherence?

Released: 13-Nov-2020 8:10 AM EST

Hospital Environmental Effects on Sleep in Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury in Rehabilitation

Released: 12-Nov-2020 1:35 PM EST

Meaningful Mindfulness - Self Care of Clinical Staff

Released: 12-Nov-2020 1:30 PM EST

Millennial Acute Care Rehabilitation Nurses Forming Transpersonal Caring Relationships With Patients

Released: 12-Nov-2020 1:25 PM EST

TeamSTEPPS Interventions to Improve Communication and Teamwork

Released: 12-Nov-2020 1:20 PM EST

Spotlighting a Specialty: Bringing Rehab Into Nursing Schools

Released: 22-Oct-2020 11:10 AM EDT

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 2020-2021 Board of Directors Installed

In August of this year, the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) membership elected new members to their Board who were installed into their positions at the ARN Annual Membership Meeting, Thursday, October 22, during ARN’s 46th annual educational conference, REACH 2020, presented virtually. ARN is governed by a nine-member board of directors, consisting of three officers and six directors who guide the direction of the association and provide visionary leadership reflecting the diverse interest and needs of its members.

Released: 21-Oct-2020 2:20 PM EDT

ARN Recognizes 2020 Role Award Winners during Virtual Conference

This week the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) announced recipients of the 2020 ARN Role Awards at its Annual Educational Conference, REACH, held virtually. ARN Role Awards are given for outstanding contributions in various aspects of rehabilitation nursing.

Released: 21-Oct-2020 2:15 PM EDT

RNCB Names Bryan Medical Center 2020 Advocacy Award Winner

Yesterday, the Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board (RNCB) announced the recipient of the 2nd annual RNCB Advocacy Award during REACH 2020, ARN’s Annual Educational Conference taking place virtually this week, October 20-22.

Released: 10-Sep-2020 2:05 PM EDT

Trio-Rounding: Perception of Benefits and Challenges by Rehabilitation Nurses and Physicians

Trio rounding connecting the nurse, physician and patient at the bedside is a key strategy to measurably improve patient care outcomes and communication (Breger, 2015; Cleveland Clinic, 2015) as well as coordination and efficiency (Gonzalo, Kuperman, Lehman & Haidet, 2014).

Released: 10-Sep-2020 1:05 PM EDT

Falls: Explore and Connect QI, EBP, and Research

Rehabilitation nurses can discover best practices from three perspectives: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.

Released: 10-Sep-2020 12:55 PM EDT

ARN Research Symposium - Nursing Students with Disabilities: An integrative review

Background: The prevalence of nursing students with disabilities is increasing.

Released: 9-Sep-2020 2:30 PM EDT

What Types of Physical Function Predict Program Adherence in Older Adults?

Released: 9-Sep-2020 2:25 PM EDT

Development of an Instrument to Assess Stroke Caregivers’ Readiness for the Transition Home

Released: 9-Sep-2020 2:25 PM EDT

Constructing Recovery Narratives: Experiences and Expectations Following Spinal Cord Injury