August '07 - Rebecca Neri

ARN Southeast Texas Chapter

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Rebecca Neri, BSN, RN, CRRN

Current Employment: Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, Houston, Texas

Position: Staff Nurse on Spinal Cord Injury

ARN Member Since: 2007

SETX Chapter ARN Member Since: 2007

SETX Chapter Involvement: Community Action Committee – Member

Why did you decide to join SETX Chapter ARN?

“I started coming to ARN meetings as a guest and enjoyed meeting new friends and valued the interesting lectures from excellent speakers. I also value being able to keep up with the new trends in Rehabilitation nursing and earn CEU’s”

National ARN Involvement: - Paper Presentation – 2007 ARN Annual Educational Conference, Washington D.C.
“Evidence Based Practice: Digital Imaging of Pressure Ulcer Documentation”

- Poster Presentation – 2006 AASCIN Conference, Las Vegas
“Preparing Nurses to Assist SCI Patients with Sexual Functioning”

- Poster Presentation –Southeast Texas Chapter ARN, 2007 Annual Expo, Houston, Texas
“Evidence Based Practice: Digital Imaging of Pressure Ulcer Documentation”

Awards Received: - MEDVAMC 2007 Outstanding Performance Improvement Activity Award,
Skin Risk Management Team

- Department of Veterans Affairs Special Contribution Award and On the Spot Award for unique contribution to the mission of the Department.

Exceptional Accomplishment:

CRRN certification - December 2006

Hobbies, Special Interests:

“I love world travel; like to read books and watch movies”

What does Rehabilitation Nursing means to me:

“Rehabilitation nursing gives me the self-satisfaction of helping patients recover from debilitation injuries back to their daily lives. I enjoy being able to be of some help just talking and giving support to patients and their families.”

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