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About ARN
Strategic Plan
Adopted April 2007
Overview
In the first quarter of 2007, the Association of Rehabilitation
Nurses (ARN) engaged in an aggressive Strategic Planning Initiative
positioned to create the association's future strategic direction. The
goal of this initiative was to create clarity and focus on how ARN
should invest its valuable resources on the identified wants,
preferences, and needs of its members and others within the
rehabilitation nursing profession. As envisioned, the resulting
Strategic Plan will facilitate a) identification of the future need of
ARN members and other identified stakeholders; and, b) options for
satisfying those needs.
Below is the strategic planning model used by the ARN leadership and staff to formulate the strategic plan.
Using the Four Planning Horizon's model above as a framework and
group dialogue and deliberation as the information source, ARN leaders
created the following:
- A set of assumptions about the future of the profession(s) they represent and the professionals that work within;
- A list of relevant factors in the long-range horizon (10-15 years
into the future), core purpose, core values, Big (Hairy) Audacious Goal
(B.H.A.G.) and a vivid description of future success;
- Four goal areas that identify where ARN will direct its energy in
the next five years. The goal areas focus on outcomes beneficial to ARN
and its members. (Note: Long-standing operational programs such as the
conference, PRN course, certification program, chapters, web site,
publications, and many others are not in the strategic plan below but
will continue to be part of the day-to-day operations of ARN.)
- A set of strategic objectives in each goal area setting measurable
direction for the organization to head in to achieve its goals.
- A set of strategies that identify the actions the organization will
undertake in the next 1-3 years in order to achieve each goal area.
The leadership of ARN views the process of strategic planning as
ongoing within the association. This is not a "strategic planning
project" that is completed and filed away. Adoption of a plan is an
affirmation of the general intent and direction articulated by the
vision, goals, and objectives. Progress toward achieving the plan's
objectives will be assessed annually, and the plan will be updated
based on achievement and changes in the needs of the stakeholders
served.
10-15 Year Planning Horizon
Core Ideology & Envisioned Future
A core ideology describes an association's consistent
identity that transcends all changes related to its relevant
environment. It consists of two elements - core purpose - the association's reason for being - and core values - essential and enduring principles that guide an association. Envisioned future conveys a concrete yet unrealized vision for the association. It consists of a big (hairy) audacious goal (BHAG) - a clear and compelling catalyst that serves as a focal point for effort - and a vivid description - vibrant and engaging descriptions of what it will be like to achieve the BHAG.
Core Ideology
Core Purpose: To advance rehabilitation nursing practice.
Core Organizational Values:
Leadership
Our organization provides visionary leadership reflecting the diverse interests and needs of its members.
Professionalism
We uphold high ethical standards, lead with integrity, and are good
stewards of the association's resources. We practice innovation in
support of member needs and expectations.
Community
Our diverse community of members will value different perspectives,
celebrate its collective accomplishments, and will enjoy the
opportunities to pursue success together through member-centered
services, effective communication, life-long learning, and the support
of research to build and disseminate the science of rehabilitation
nursing.
Client Care
The association will uphold our members' commitment to a holistic,
collaborative, and evidence -based approach to improving client care
and the quality of life for all people.
Envisioned Future
Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG):
To reshape healthcare by integrating rehabilitation nursing concepts into care for all people.
Vivid Description of the Desired Future:
ARN is recognized as the premier provider of resources for the practice
of rehabilitation nursing. ARN professional development opportunities
provide the latest advances in the field, are available to a wide
spectrum of healthcare professionals, and support the sharing of best
practices and techniques. ARN public policy and advocacy efforts have
been so successful that legislators and regulators routinely turn to
ARN for rehabilitation knowledge and expertise. Membership continues to
grow and ARN members are energetically engaged in the political process
and actively participate in the association's professional development
and networking opportunities. The public has a greater understanding of
the benefits of rehabilitation and are regularly requesting assistance
from a rehabilitation nurse as a result of ARN's public education
efforts. Other professional associations turn to ARN for advice and
support on issues impacting the future of healthcare. The requests for
research funding will exceed the available resources.
As a result of ARN's efforts, nursing school curricula include
rehabilitation concepts and state licensing exams include an assessment
of rehabilitation knowledge. Research-based rehabilitation concepts are
included in every care plan in every setting. Insurance companies and
third party payers recognize the importance of rehabilitation and
reimburse appropriately for it.
The diverse members of ARN are recognized as experts in a holistic
approach to patient well-being, prevention, and management of chronic
illness and disability and are routinely consulted on rehabilitation
concepts for client care across the continuum. Consumers of healthcare
will experience enhanced quality of life as a result of rehabilitation
services evidenced by a decrease in complications of disability and
illness.
3-5 Year Planning Horizon
Outcome-Oriented Goals and Objectives
The following thinking represents ARN goal areas for the next
three to five years. They are areas in which ARN will explicitly state
the conditions or attributes it wants to achieve. These outcome
statements define "what will constitute future success." The
achievement of each goal will move the organization toward realization
of its vision. The goal areas are not in priority order. Objectives
provide direction and actions on how the association will accomplish
its articulated goals. Objectives are considered in the 3-5 year
planning horizon.
Goals and Objectives
Goal Area: Leadership
- Goal Statement: ARN will be recognized as a leader and preferred partner regarding rehabilitation.
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Objective (1): Increase collaboration with other organizations that impact rehabilitation in support of ARN strategic goals.
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Objective (2): Increase awareness and value of rehabilitation nursing to military veterans.
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Objective (3): Increase awareness and value of rehabilitation nursing to baby-boomers.
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Objective (4): Enhance the influence of ARN with national nursing organizations impacting nursing education.
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Objective (5): Enhance the perceived value of rehabilitation nursing to healthcare executives.
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Objective (6): Increase ARN's influence on state licensing and accreditation standards.
Goal Area: Research
- Goal Statement: ARN will be the global leader in
building, disseminating, and translating the science of rehabilitation
nursing into practice.
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Objective (1): Increase the number of research activities funded by RNF.
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Objective (2): Enhance the accessibility of existing and new rehabilitation nursing science.
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Objective (3): Expand the translation of rehabilitation research knowledge into practice.
Goal Area: Government Relations
- Goal Statement: ARN will impact healthcare as a leader in effecting rehabilitation public policy.
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Objective (1): Increase members' knowledge and participation in public policy relevant to rehabilitation nursing.
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Objective (2): Enhance ARN image as a leader in the public policy arena.
Goal Area: Professional Development
- Goal Statement: ARN members will be experts and
leaders in integrating rehabilitation nursing concepts into all areas
of healthcare.
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Objective (1): Increase the diversity of ARN delivery methods for knowledge dissemination.
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Objective (2): Increase the number of nurse members prepared to assume leadership within ARN.
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Objective (3): Increase the number of participants in all educational offerings.
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Objective (4): Increase the number of ARN members from across diverse nursing settings.
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Objective (5): Increase the number of CRRNs.
Tell us what you think.
After reviewing the Plan, we encourage you to share your thoughts with us. Please send your comments to info@rehabnurse.org. Thank you for your continued support of ARN.
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