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SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Annual Conference "A Hybrid Experience...Cultivating the Seeds of Rehab Knowledge" When: April 25-26, 2024 Where: Drury Hotel in Disney Springs with option for Virtual attendance CE: maximum 11 Nursing CE and 6 CCM credits Vendor Opportunities Poster Opportunities
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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.
2023-2025 Board Members
President: Ann Wilson
President-Elect: Tracy Simpson
Recording Secretary: Anabel Velazquez
Treasurer: Margaret “Peggy” Rosier
Corresponding Secretary: Ellen Ortu
Nominations Chair: Yvette Salas
Past President: Kathleen Sobczak
Committee Chairs
CE Chair: Kathy Sobczak
Conference Liaison: Tracy Simpson
Historian: vacant
Membership: Cynthia Hernandez
National Health care Policy: Yvette Salas
Communique: open
Website Manager: Ina Fletcher
Leadership Chair: Sue Brown
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 Past President: Donna Hancock Membership: Ina Fletcher Scholarship: Barbara Martelli
Meeting Place/Time: FSARN virtual meetings
Website: http://www.browardarn.org/
Central Florida: President: President-Elect: Debbie Coleman Secretary/Treasurer: Marty Bassett Past President: Kevin Glennon Membership: Grace Peery Scholarships: Italia-Lee Bright CE Chair: Linda Hennig
Northeast: President: Tracy Simpson President-Elect: Holy Medearis Secretary: Elena Pasicolan Treasurer: Connie Bell
Meeting Place/Time: Fourth Monday of each month.
Brooks Rehab Hospital, 3599 University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
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 postmarked 30 days prior to the conference early registration deadline. conference dates are as follows:
FSARN 2024 Due by 3/1/24
ARN Past due for 2023
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
Membership Brochure
Suggestions regarding contact information...
Contact numbers for ARN: 1-800-229-7530 or 1-847-375-4710
FSARN Membership Chair: Cynthia Hernandez Contact at: cindybooks73@gmail.com
2023 Large Chapter of the Year
Providence, RI August 16-18,2023
2022 Nurse Educator of the Year
ARN Conference San Diego, CA September 21-24, 2022
2022 Large Chapter of the Year
ARN Conference San Diego, CA September 21-24, 2022
2021 Direct Patient Care Nurse of the Year
ARN Conference, Virtual November 10-12, 2021
2021 Large Chapter of the Year
ARN Conference, Virtual November 10-12, 2021
2020 Staff Nurse of the Year
ARN Conference, Virtual October 20-22, 2020
2019 Doctorate Prepared Researcher of the Year
ARN Conference Columbus, Ohio November 6-9, 2019
2019 Nurse Manager of the Year
ARN Conference Columbus, Ohio November 6-9, 2019
2018 Nurse Educator of the Year
ARN Conference West Palm Beach, FL October 18-20, 2018
2017 Nurse Educator of the Year
ARN Conference Seattle, WA November 8-11, 2017
2015 Nurse Case Manager of the Year
ARN Conference New Orleans, LA September 30 - October 3, 2015
2015 Staff Nurse of the Year
ARN Conference New Orleans, LA September 30 - October 3, 2015
2014 Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
ARN Conference Anaheim, CA October 29 - November 1, 2014
2014 Nurse Educator of the Year
ARN Conference Anaheim, CA October 29 - November 1, 2014
2013 Staff Nurse of the Year
ARN Conference Charlotte, NC October 2-5, 2013
2012 Case Manager of the Year
ARN Conference Nashville, TN October 3-6, 2012
2012 Nurse Manager of the Year
ARN Conference Nashville, TN October 3-6, 2012
2012 Chapter Educational Award
FSARN President Sue Sharman Accepting ARN Conference Nashville, TN October 3-6, 2012
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.
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:
FSARN Fall Ethics Forum 2023
Certificate of Attendance. You must have registered and attended for CE/CCM credit.
This link is intended for those who were registered and attended the CRRN review course March 2023.
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