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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:
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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.
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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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Rehab
Nurses