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RNCN
Promoting, educating, stimulating, and improving the field of Rehabilitation Nursing on a Local, State, National and International Level.
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If you are interested in developing your medical knowledge and resources in the rehabilitation and Workers' Compensation field, consider joining the Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinators' Network. The Network was founded in 1987 and currently has over 250 members; seventy percent of the membership are Registered Nurses working in the rehabilitation field.
The purpose of the organization is to support nurses who coordinate and/or manage cases for the insurance industry, to provide a forum for discussion regarding problems and changes in the field of rehabilitation nursing, to provide ongoing education on medical and legal changes in the field, to develop and promote standards for rehabilitation nurses, and to enhance the community health by providing services to the disabled.
The Rehabilitation Nurse Coordinators' Network is composed of nurses, case managers, claims adjusters, attorneys, claims managers, physicians, chiropractors, therapists, rehabilitation specialists, consultants, independent contractors, specialty vendors, and other health care providers.
Membership ChairAmy Allen
Education ChairEmily Maywood
October Conference ChairFelicia Amenta
For Monthly Meetings send checks to:
RNCN
C/O Tracey Berens, R.N.
P.O. Box 880867
San Diego, CA. 92168-0867
Make checks payable to RNCN
e-mail Tracey Berens, R.N. if you have meeting questions.
For Membership Dues send checks to:
RNCN Membership
C/O Amy Allen,
P.O. Box 880867
San Diego, CA. 92168-0867
Make checks payable to RNCN
e-mail Amy Allen, if you have membership questions.
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RNCN is a non-profit organization
Luncheon Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month (except July) with programs directed at Rehabilitation Nursing.
Two continuing education units are offered for BRN, CCM, CRC and CDMS credits.
Scholarships are offered to Bachelors and Masters degree students at local universities.
Participation in a local network of health care professionals with similar goals and values.
Opportunities to attend educational conferences.
Keeping up-to-date through local chapter meetings on governmental, legal and professional changes in rehabilitation nursing care.
Opportunity to network with other professionals in similar fields throughout San Diego County.
A resource to support nurses who coordinate and manage cases for the insurance industry.
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