FSARN

Mission Statement FSARN:

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) promotes and advances professional rehabilitation, nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness. FSARN, as a chapter, supports the same mission and values upheld by ARN For more information regarding FSARN or to contact any board or committee member, use the contact form on this website.

2025-2027 Board Members

President: Ann Wilson

President-Elect: Yvette Salas

Recording Secretary: Anabel Velazquez

Treasurer: Margaret “Peggy” Rosier

Corresponding Secretary: Ellen Ortu 

Acting Nominations Chair: Adam Francis

Past President: Kathleen Sobczak

Committee Chairs

Advisory Board: Kevin Glennon

Bylaws: Rafael Alvarez Luis

CE Chair: Kathy Sobczak

Conference Liaison: Yvette Salas

Finance:  Ashley Rosa

Historian: vacant

Membership: Cynthia Hernandez

National Health care Policy: Yvette Salas

Communique: Ann Marie Cooney

Scholarship: Brook Jimenez

Website Manager: Ina Fletcher

Leadership Chair: Sue Brown

District Information

FSARN is divided into geographic areas to promote networking and meetings. There are several inactive districts and would like to generate interest in these areas. If you are in an inactive district and would like to start some informal meetings and networking please contact us and we will assist you.

DISTRICT AREA MAP: File below

Broward: Directors: Sue Brown, Barbara Martelli, Clare Pereira, Margaret "Peggy" Rosier, Sue Sharman Treasurer: Ina Fletcher, Scholarship: Barbara Martelli

Meeting Place/Time: FSARN virtual meetings

Website: http://www.browardarn.org/

Central Florida: Contact: Kevin Glennon at ktgrn54@gmail.com

Northeast: President: Holly Medearis   President-Elect: Stephanie Day    Secretary: Orapin Lee   Treasurer: Connie Bell     Chair: Golda Parillon 

Meeting Place/Time: Zoom second Tuesday each month 5pm

Website: https://neflrehabnurse.org/

Westcoast: President: Cindy Hernandez Secretary: Judy Essick Treasurer: Cynthia Bifulco

Contact Person: Judy Essick (judy.essick@ahss.org)

DADE Contact: Patricia Rodriguez 305-259-6494

Palm Coast: Contact: Grace Yousif at garsalb@yahoo.com

FSARN Scholarships

FSARN awards scholarship funds for ARN supported conferences, continuing education and CRRN testing.  Please note that it is at the discretion of the FSARN Board & Scholarship Committee to determine allocation of funds based on the budget for that year.  For more information about any of these scholarships, please contact: Brook Jimenez at the email below.

Conference Scholarships: You must be a current ARN and FSARN member to apply. The conference scholarship deadlines must be submitted prior to the conference early registration deadline.  Conference dates are as follows: 

FSARN 2026          TBA

ARN                       Due by 5/31/25

ARN Leadership    

Please complete the Conference Scholarship application and return to Brook Jimenez via email or US Mail at the address on the application. 

Continuing Education Scholarships:
FSARN awards scholarship funds to members who are continuing their formal education, e.g., BSN, MSN, DNSc, etc. Please complete the College Education Scholarship application and return to Brook Jimenez via email or US Mail at the address on the application.

CRRN Scholarships
FSARN awards scholarship funds to members who have successfully passed the CRRN exam. Please complete the CRRN Scholarship application and return to Brook Jimenez via email or US Mail at the address on the application.

For more information about any of the scholarships, please contact: Brook Jimenez at brook.jimenez@gmail.com

Certification in rehabilitation nursing shows employers, colleagues, patients, and the public that you are committed to excellence in caring for people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. It indicates that you you are an experienced rehabilitation or restorative nurse who has achieved a level of knowledge in this practice area. Certification is an investment that can reap great rewards. These include increased professional credibility, recognition of your expertise, greater impact as a job candidate, and a heightened sense of personal achievement.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the CRRN examination must have:

1. Current, unrestricted RN license

2. Completion of at least one of the following at the time of application:

• Within the five years preceding the examination, completion of two years of practice as a registered professional nurse in rehabilitation nursing; or
• Within the five years preceding the examination, completion of one year of practice as a registered professional nurse in rehabilitation nursing and one year of advanced study (beyond baccalaureate) in nursing.

ARN CRRN Application & Information