Instructor:

Kim Farmer, RN, BSN, CRRN Pamela Lambert MSN, MBA, RN, CRRN, CHSE

Course Description:

Join us for a 2-day, comprehensive review of core concepts in rehabilitation nursing as you prepare for your CRRN!

The course will provide attendees with dynamic evidence-based presentations with essential rehabilitation nursing knowledge that follows the CRRN Exam-outline. Content delivered throughout the course by a variety of rehabilitation nursing experts will be supported by relevant case-studies and real-world examples to guide learners through each topic. At the end of the course, practice questions, testing strategies and more helpful resources will be reviewed to prepare for the certification exam.

Why Certify? Earning the CRRN credentials validates the Registered Nurse’s knowledge, experience and commitment to rehabilitation nursing as a specialty. The American Association of Certification in Nursing (AACN) recognizes the CRRN certification contributes to improving patient outcomes, opening up new opportunities and increases personal growth. The content and skills learned in this course can be applied across fields of nursing, such as case management, liaison roles and is applicable in a variety of patient care settings.

Whether you’re a seasoned rehabilitation nurse seeking to sharpen your expertise and sit for the CRRN exam, or a nurse new to the specialty aiming to solidify your own clinical foundation, this course is designed with you in mind! It’s time to unlock your full potential.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Discuss Rehabilitation Nursing Models and theories, Functional Health patterns across the lifespan, Identify the function of the rehabilitation team and community re-entry
  • Identify the legislation and economic issues regarding Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Discuss the ethical and legal issues involved in Rehabilitation nursing
  • Recognize the importance of family involvement in Rehabilitation nursing
  • Identify nutritional and metabolic issues associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Identify issues associated with elimination issues during rehabilitation nursing,
  • Identify the optimal sleep patterns and activity associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Identify cognitive and perceptual patterns associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Discuss self-perception and self-concept associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Discuss individual and relationship patterns associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Discuss sexuality and reproductive function associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Identify coping and stress management associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Identify communication strategies associated with rehabilitation nursing
  • Discuss strategies to maintain the highest level of independence and optimal health during rehabilitation and in the community
  • Discuss how to integrate legislation and regulations regarding Rehabilitation
  • Identify ways to deliver cost effective care regarding Rehabilitation
  • Identify ethical and legal considerations regarding rehabilitation nursing
  • Discuss ways to support cultural and spiritual systems to achieve holistic wellness.
  • Identify test taking tips for success

 

Intended Audience:
The information presented in this course is clinically relevant for Registered Nurses (RN).

Disclaimer: Registrations from individuals with clinical designations not listed in the intended audience for this course may be subject to removal from the course roster without a full refund. See Brooks IHL Course Policies and Procedures for details. If you are unsure or have questions related to the intended audience, please email CEU@BrooksIHL.org and we will be happy to help clarify!

Contact Hours:

This course has been approved for 14 contact hours by the following boards:

  • The Florida Board of Nursing

Continuing Education credit for each participant who meets the satisfactory course completion requirements (licensed in FL) will be automatically uploaded to CE Broker, which means the Florida Boards will have record of your attendance, even if you do not have your own personal CE Broker account. Course certificates will be provided at the completion of the course for those that meet the course completion requirements. Certificates will be mailed for courses that include a post-course test.

Enrollment:
If you are a Brooks Clinician and want to pay by cost center, please fill out this registration form and return the check and form to the Brooks IHL.

Satisfactory Course Completion:
Full course attendance (including signing the attendance sheet each day), performance demonstrations and question and answer session.

Course Evaluation/Survey:
Within 48 hours of course completion, you will receive a post course survey. The IHL values your feedback and we thank you in advance for taking the survey.