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Rehabilitation Nurse:
Rehabilitation Nurses are registered nurses who
work in long term patient care facilities and
hospitals. Rehabilitation Nurses care for
individuals of all ages who due to circumstances
have a temporary or permanent disability.
Rehabilitation Nurses can work in inpatient,
outpatient settings and also help a patient’s
family adjust to changes brought about by
disability.
The duties of a Rehabilitation Nurse include:
- Assisting patients in their recovery from
debilitating diseases and injuries
- Educating and supporting patients as they
carry out their daily lives
- Motivating patients to achieve independence
- Working closely with other healthcare
professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Providing medical information to the patient
and his/her family
Where they work:
Rehabilitation Nurses can work in hospitals and
long term care facilities. Some can work for
health care agencies and travel to the homes of
patients to provide healthcare assistance.
Qualifications:
The Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
qualification is provided by the Association of
Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN). This certification
is open to registered nurses with experience of
working in rehabilitation units. Certification
proves a Rehabilitation Nurses professionalism
and commitment to their career.
The CRRN qualification is in great demand by
employers. If you are thinking about enrolling
in a CRRN program, check to see if the school
you are applying to is accredited by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center's
Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA). This is
the accrediting body of the American Nurses
Association.
Find a Nursing School:
Use the red search box above, to find schools
and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
Below is a list of some of the various types of
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