Professional Resources

• Rehabilitation Nursing Journal and ARN Network
• Bowel Care Guidelines
• Make A Difference Brochure
• Role Descriptions
• Position Statements, White Papers, Legislative Letters
• ARN E-mail Discussion Group

Rehabilitation Nursing Journal

Free to members
	Rehabilitation Nursing, rated by members as one of the most valuable benefits of belonging to ARN, provides up-to-date information on a broad spectrum of rehabilitation nursing topics; articles ranging from administration and research to education and clinical topics; nursing perspectives, resource reviews, and product information; and continuing education opportunities in every issue.
Prices (one year subscription)   Item no. ARN members Non - members Institutions U.S. Subscription Free $115 $170 International Subscription Free $190 $190 Advertising in Rehabilitation Nursing Subscription Order Form Information for Authors - Break Room Information for Authors - Features Information for Authors - Clinical Consultation Information for Authors - Current Issues Annual Writers' Contest ARN invites you to enter the Voices of Rehabilitation Nursing Writers' Contest. This yearly contest gives ARN members (and interested nonmembers) an opportunity to achieve special recognition for an article of compelling human interest in the field of rehabilitation nursing. Articles submitted for consideration should emphasize a professional experience that summarizes an original or highly successful rehabilitation approach; describes a unique team-building scenario; or illustrates a special rehabilitation-related contribution to care. Authors submitting articles to the contest will receive a $35 credit toward the purchase of ARN merchandise. The winner will be announced at the ARN Annual Educational Conference. The winning article will be published in the "Perspectives" column of Rehabilitation Nursing, and its primary author will receive a free 1-year membership to ARN. Articles should be no longer than seven (7) double-spaced, typewritten pages and should follow American Psychological Association (APA) style. Please submit your manuscript on a CD-ROM to Gail Pannozzo, Editorial Assistant, Rehabilitation Nursing, 4700 W. Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025-1485 or send as an attached PC compatible Word document to gpannozzo@connect2amc.com. The application deadline is July 17, 2007.

ARN Network

Free to members

ARN Network, published 6 times a year, informs members about the latest professional and organizational news, including information about upcoming educational events, new educational resources, and approaching deadlines for grant applications and award submissions; local chapter news; certification information; and recognition of members' significant professional accomplishments. Advertising is available.

Bowel Care Guidelines

The RNF Practice Guidelines for the Management of Constipation in Adults address an unmet need for nurses, physicians, and dietitians in rehabilitation, long-term care, and in home health, ambulatory, and community settings. Developed by an interdisciplinary group, the guidelines can be used to guide decision-making as to the assessment and treatment of constipation in adults. They are based on the best available scientific knowledge and expert consensus; their use facilitates implementation of the most up-to-date research findings.

The guidelines are in a .pdf file format that can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat software. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software should be compatible with your operating system. If Acrobat is not installed on your PC or your company's network, you can download it free of charge from www.Adobe.com. Use the button on the lower right of the homepage that reads "Get Acrobat Reader."

Once the software is installed, please follow these steps:
1.Double-click on the link below. The Acrobat software will open automatically and the guidelines will appear.
2.You can advance to the next page by clicking on the arrows in the menu bar at the top or the bottom of the screen.
3.To adjust the page size on screen, select 1 of the 3 icons in one of the menu bars that look like varying-sized sheets of paper.
4.NOTE: To print the file, do NOT use the printer icon. Instead, use File>Print>select Printer (if necessary)>select "Print as Image" (very important!) then select Fit to Page>OK. Do NOT use the printer icon to print the file as it will distort the pages being printed.

The table of contents also includes links for easy navigation--just click on a particular topic to be taken directly to that page in the document.

Download the Practice Guidelines now!

Make A Difference Brochure

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses has developed the Make A Difference brochure to educate individuals about the practice of rehabilitation nursing. This newly redesigned brochure is perfect for handing out to new employees, nursing students and instructors, for open houses, job fairs, or hospital HR recruitment purposes.

Nonmembers can view the html version of the Make A Difference brochure at no charge by clicking on the respective title. If you wish to purchase printed copies of the brochure, there is a charge of $10 per packet of 25. Members can download copies of the pdf in the Members' Only section of the ARN Web site.

Role Descriptions

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' Special Interest Groups have developed the following to educate current and potential employers, patients, and others about the various roles of rehabilitation nurses, and the skills they bring to all settings across the continuum of care. All descriptions are also available as printed brochures for distribution at chapter meetings, courses, and other educational events.

Position Statements and White Papers

Periodically the ARN Board of Directors alone, or in cooperation with other clinical organizations, approves position statements and white papers intended to raise awareness and express the opinions of the association on important issues related to rehabilitation nursing. Please feel free to print these position statements off of the web site and circulate them among your colleagues.

• Role of the Nurse in the Rehabilitation Team
• Safe Patient Handling
• The Rehabilitation Nurse as Case Manager
• Ethical Issues
• Factors to Consider in Decisions About Staffing in Rehabilitation Nursing Settings
• The Role of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in the Rehabilitation Setting
• The Appropriate Inclusion of Rehabilitation Nurses Wherever Rehabilitation is Provided
• Inclusion of Rehabilitation Concepts as a Component of Generic Content in BSN Programs
• Advanced Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing
• Rehabilitation of People with Cancer

• Americans for Nursing Shortage Relief Consensus Document
• H.R. 4283, The College Access and Opportunity Act
• Request $205 Million for Nursing Workforce Development Programs
• Nursing Workforce Development Program Funding for Fiscal 2007
• Joint Position Statement Regarding the 75 Percent Rule

ARN E-mail Discussion Group

ARN offers an exciting online tool for networking with your colleagues in rehabilitation and restorative nursing: rehabnurse-L listserv.

If you have an e-mail account, you can join this electronic mailing list and be part of the “virtual” community of nurses across the country discussing the latest issues in rehabilitation nursing. When you subscribe to this list, you become part of an ongoing conversation about best practices, regulatory updates, new products and techniques.

Whenever a subscriber sends a message or a reply, the entire group of subscribers receives the message. Every electronic message is sent directly to your e-mail account. All communication on the listserv is performed via e-mail. There is no charge to participants for this service.

Subscribers to the electronic mailing list enjoy many benefits:

• Messages are delivered directly to your e-mail account
• No Internet access is required
• The listserv works with all software programs
• There are no hassles with browsers and service providers
• You can share information across settings and practice areas
• You can send a message one time and reach everyone on the list.

Subscribe now!

If you have any questions or comments about this exciting tool, send an e-mail message to info@rehabnurse.org or call 800/229-7530.

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) assumes no responsibility for the information provided or opinions expressed through the rehabnurse-L listserv. Ideas or opinions expressed by the participants do not necessarily reflect those of the Association or its Officers or Directors. ARN assumes no responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence, or otherwise, of from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruction, or ideas provided through the listserv.

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
4700 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60025
800/229-7530
info@rehabnurse.org