Rehabilitation nurses are specifically trained by experience, continuing education, or graduate education to provide nursing services to patients disabled by a traumatic life event such as stroke, or with a chronic disease. Typical goals involve restoring and maintaining health, function, independence, and quality of life for the patient and family, and the cost-effective use of resources.  They often serve as “case managers,” and are a critical part of the rehabilitation team.  Indeed, the typical rehab "patient" will have more contact time with the nursing staff than any other type of rehab provider.

Training:  

•      A certified rehabilitation registered nurse (CRRN) is a registered nurse (RN, requires 4-year or 2-year academic training program) with at least 2 years of experience in rehabilitation nursing who has been examined and certified by the Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board. 

•       A nurse practitioner is an RN who has met advanced educational and clinical practice requirements. A nurse practitioner conducts physical examinations, takes medical histories, orders and interprets laboratory tests and x-rays, diagnoses and treats common illnesses; and, in 43 States, prescribes medications.

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