Newswise — Chicago, IL: The PRN Course is an intensive, online course covering the major areas of care that a rehabilitation nurse provides and is conveniently accessible from anywhere. Recorded at the recent live course, this valuable educational opportunity addresses comprehensive care for the rehabilitation patient, including how professionals can incorporate 36 rehabilitation nursing concepts and skills into their practice. It is designed to provide participants with a broad foundation on theories of rehabilitation nursing as well as an effective review tool for an upcoming CRRN® examination. Participation in this course will help rehabilitation nurses gain the knowledge necessary to implement industry-wide best practices into their nursing care.

The course is designed around three main focus areas:1. Rehabilitation Principles including safety and quality, bowel and bladder, and swallowing2. Rehabilitation Disorders such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and stroke3. Client and Caregiver Education concerning rehabilitation in older adults and in children

The PRN Course covers a variety of skills, including how to describe the importance of the interdisciplinary team, examining strategies for care across the life span, and identifying effective evidence-based nursing interventions. Nurses are eligible to earn up to 25.25 nursing contact hours throughout this course.

The faculty members are:

Tina Brackins, MSN, RN, CRRN Clinical Education CoordinatorTallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Tallahassee FL

Michele Cournan, DNP, RN, CRRN, ANP-BCQuality/Risk ManagerSunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, Schenectady NY

Tiffany LeCroy, MSN, RN, FNP-C, ACNS-BC, CRRNClinical Nurse SpecialistShepherd Center, Atlanta GA

Stephanie Vaughn, PhD, RN, CRRNAssociate ProfessorCalifornia State University, Fullerton CA Clinical Nurse Specialist/Stroke ProgramTustin Rehabilitation Hospital, Tustin CA

Multiple packages are available for single user and unit licenses. Please visit Rehabnurse.org for more information.

About ARNARN's mission is to promote and advance professional rehabilitation nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness. For more information about ARN please visit www.Rehabnurse.org.