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The ARN Member Circle Just Got an Upgrade

​The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is excited to welcome you to your upgraded Member Circle, an exclusive benefit for ARN members. This dedicated online space is designed to help you connect with the rehabilitation nursing community. Whether you want to ask questions, share expertise, access members-only resources, or connect with peers and leaders nationwide, ARN Member Circle makes it easier than ever.

What is Member Circle? 

Member Circle is a member benefit and ARN's online community where rehabilitation nursing professionals can:

  • Ask questions and share expertise
  • Access exclusive resources and tools
  • Network with peers and leaders nationwide
  • Stay updated on chapter events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts


Let's build our professional community together. Log in regularly, add notifications, and make the most of your ARN membership by joining conversations that shape the future of rehab nursing.

What's New 

  • Mobile-Friendly Design for seamless browsing across devices
  • Connected Community App for mobile access
  • Longer Login Window so you don't have to sign in as frequently
  • Intuitive Navigation to quickly find your communities, profile, and resources
  • Upgraded Member Directory with advanced filters and search
  • Improved Discussion Forums with replies, likes, and follow options
  • Event Calendar for easy access to upcoming events and webinars
  • Custom Notification Settings to manage alerts and digests

Getting Started 

Note: All of your previous settings will be saved. You do not need to start over, but it is important to keep your information updated.

1. Log In

2. Explore Your Dashboard

  • Your dashboard provides a personalized overview of your communities, events, and recent activity. It's designed to feel familiar - similar to your favorite social platforms.

3. Update Your Profile as Needed

  • Click your profile photo (top right) → Profile
  • Upload or update your photo, title, bio, and areas of interest
  • Check your visibility and communication preferences

4. Join and Engage in Communities

  • Go to Communities > My Communities
  • Join open communities that interest you
  • Start or reply to discussion threads
  • Use tags and filters to find relevant conversations

5. Access Resources

  • Navigate to the Library within each community
  • Download shared files, meeting recordings, and documents
  • Upload your own resources or comment on others'

6. View and Register for Events

  • Go to the Events tab
  • See upcoming webinars, chapter events, and meetings
  • Add events to your personal calendar

7. Manage Email Notifications

  • Click your profile photo > Settings > Email Preferences
  • Adjust how often you receive community digests, alerts, and updates
    • Your previous settings will carry over automatically.

Tips for Success 

  • Use it like your social media! React to posts, comment, and tag others
  • Use @mentions to pull someone into a discussion
  • Bookmark or follow conversations you want to revisit
  • Subscribe to tags for more relevant content
  • Use Private Messaging to connect directly with members
  • The more you engage, the more badges and recognition you earn

Quick Video 

Watch this quick guide to see the basics of navigation of the new platform.

Accessing Mobile App 

Stay connected on the go with the Connected Community app.

How to Download

  1. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
  2. Search for Connected Community
  3. Download and open the app
  4. When prompted, enter the domain: membercircle.rehabnurse.org
  5. Log in with your ARN credentials

Once logged in, you can browse discussions and manage notifications directly from your phone.

Tip: For more complete access, you can also create a desktop or mobile shortcut:

On desktop: Drag the lock icon or tab from the browser address bar onto your desktop

On mobile: Use the browser menu to select "Add to Home Screen"

Trouble Shooting 

We recommend clearing only the specific site data to clear your cache and cookies for the refresh of the new Member Circle.

For a specific site (Chrome):

  1. Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu (More) in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click on Privacy and security in the left-hand menu.
  4. Select Site settings.
  5. Scroll down and click on View permissions and data stored across sites.
  6. Locate the site you want to clear data for, expand its entry to see more details if necessary, and then click the trash bin icon to delete its data.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three bars (Menu) in the top right corner.
  2. Select Settings > Privacy & Security.
  3. Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
  4. Click Manage Data... to find and remove specific site data, or click Clear Data... to clear everything.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots (Settings and more) in the top right corner.
  2. Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
  3. Under "Clear browsing data," select "Choose what to clear".
  4. Select a time range, choose the data types to delete, and click "Clear now".

Safari (on iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select Safari.
  3. Tap Clear History & Website Data to clear history and cookies, or scroll to Advanced > Website Data to delete data for specific sites.

Still Need Help? 

Visit the Help or FAQ section within the platform for guidance.
Still stuck? Contact ARN Member Services: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 847-375-4710

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