The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is a dedicated community committed to advancing and promoting excellence in rehabilitation nursing.
We are Rehab
ARN is a diverse community of over 4,000 members and 12,000 certified nurses (CRRN®) working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation units, long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and academia. Led by a board of directors, ARN focuses on the challenges facing rehab patients, family members, and support systems—as well as rehabilitation care providers.
Our Mission
Promote and advance the rehabilitation nursing practice through professional development, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness.
Our Vision
Improve healthcare delivery through the integration of rehabilitation nursing concepts across the care continuum.
Our Values
The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' (ARN) Value Statement outlines the organization's guiding principles, including compassion, excellence, integrity, and respect. It emphasizes collaboration, advocacy, lifelong learning, and innovation as key elements in improving patient care. By focusing on empowering patients and being responsible stewards of resources, ARN commits to advancing rehabilitation nursing and promoting better healthcare outcomes. See the ARN Value Statement.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In a statement developed by the ARN Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force and approved by the Board of Directors, ARN outlines its commitment to reflect and represent all nurses pursuing excellence in rehabilitation practice, in turn, reflecting and representing our diverse patient populations and allowing for the highest level of cultural humility.
Health Policy and Advocacy
ARN is committed to making sure rehabilitation nurses are being represented locally, regionally, and in Washington, D.C., to accomplish its goals. Learn more about health policy, advocacy, and how to make your voice heard through ARN’s programs.
Rehab Nurse Roles
Rehabilitation nursing is a philosophy of care, not a work setting or a phase of treatment. ARN has developed role descriptions for some of the many, many roles that rehabilitation nurses play.
Research
ARN supports rehabilitation research through its Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation, research grant opportunities, and fundraising efforts—in order to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness.
Strategy
The ARN Strategic Plan guides the association in its actions as we strive to support our members. Read a more detailed version of this plan.
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