Rehabilitation nursing

What does a rehabilitation nurse do? What kinds of skills does one use? How is a rehab nurse any different from a physical therapist that specializes in rehabilitation?

Although I have never personally practiced rehabilitation nursing as a specialty, I have certainly practiced on the periphery. One very important characteristic of professional nursing is collaboration. I can see this as an integral part of the rehab process. Along with the RN, LPN, CNA, there would be a complete menu of therapy modalities involved ie.
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Pastoral Care and of course the attending physician. There would probably be other physicians involved ie. orthopedic, maxillofacial, plastic, urology etc. This would be a very challanging field to be in! Finally, it is impossible to compare a "rehab" nurse to any other. Nursing has become so specialized and comparing would be between and apple and an orange, so to speak.

You can find more resources and e-mail rehab nurses from here:

http://www.nursefriendly.com/rehab/

Melissa Michael, RN, CRRN, LNC-CSp, Louisiana Nurses: Specialty Areas: Legal Nurse Consultants, Rehabilitation Nursing
http://www.nursingexperts.com/michael

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Liz Sake, BSN, RN: Liz Sake & Associates: As Legal Nurse Consultants, we determine the merits of a medical malpractice case, review and translate medical records, chronicalize events, determine; damages/injuries, future health needs, causation and standards of care. An information discovery program through research of medical literature and the latest on-line information. We prepare written summaries and reports of medical records, research findings, and expert witness information. We identify and obtain expert witnesses as needed. Basically, we are here to make the med/mal attorney's life easier by synthesizing, sorting, and condensing medical information to be used as exhibits and for MD expert review.
Categories: Blood Banking, Case Management, Critical Care, Expert Witness Home Health, Legal Nurse Consultant, Managed Care, Oregon Legal Nurse Consultants, Rehabilitation
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Association of Rehabilitation Nurses:"We're the number one source for innovation, interaction, and information for over 5,000 rehabilitation and restorative nurses who focus on improving people's functional outcomes. You'll fit right in with our growing, dynamic association."
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
4700 W. Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485
800/229-7530 847/375-4710 Fax 877/734-9384
E-mail: info@rehabnurse.org
http://www.rehabnurse.org/

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Rehabilitation Nursing, Johns Hopkins Nursing:"Rehabilitation nursing is based on the philosophy that every individual, regardless of illness or disability, has the potential for a productive, dignified, and personally meaningful life. We are committed to improving the lives of our patients, promoting the education and training of our nursing staff, and supporting innovation and discovery. We welcome all nurses with an interest in rehabilitation, including new graduates and LPNs."
Johns Hopkins University and Health System
720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
1-800-765-5447, careers@jhmi.edu
http://www.hopkinsnursing.org/specialties/rehab.html

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Andrew Lopez, RN
http://www.nursinga2z.com