Newswise — Chicago (October 28, 2015): The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) immediate past-President, Sharon Murphy-Potts, awarded Elaine Flynn with the 2015 President’s Award, an award that is given at the President’s discretion to a passionate ambassador for rehabilitation nursing. It recognizes an individual who has demonstrated special service to ARN as a leader, exemplified the organization’s philosophy and goals, and has projected a positive image of rehabilitation nursing in all areas.
Flynn is an Infection Preventionist at Moss Rehab/Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and a leader in the ARN Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She has served as both a member and Paper and Poster Co-chair for various ARN conference Planning Committees. She has also presented at many conferences as an expert on numerous topics. Flynn previously served as a member of the Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board, served as a member of the ARN Budget & Finance committee, and contributed to the Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation (RNF) Research Agenda.
ARN'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 or call 800.229.7530.
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