Certifications in rehab nursing

[Cehurstrn]

I will be starting rehab nursing next month after doing psych nursing for almost three years. The unit I am going to, inpatient rehab, has their nurses trained for FIMS and promote being certified for the CRRN when qualified. Are there any other certs for RNs in that field or would recommend?

[CrossCountryRN2008]

Depends on the rehab. Ortho Neuro stroke

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

For inpatient rehabilitation nursing, the CRRN certification is the gold standard.

However, other certifications could complement your practice. Click on the website link below if you wish to read about the other certifications that are out there that could be applicable to your practice as a rehab nurse.

ANCC Certification Center

[Cehurstrn]

I became FIMS certified a few weeks ago :) That was a surprisingly challenging cert but I learned a lot from it. Our unit director taught the class and she did such an excellent job. I definitely plan to stay in rehab while I go to school for my MSN to be a NP. I definitely love the rehab life!

[souleater11]

hello everyone,

Does the recommended certifications such as FIMS & CRNN, can be also be acquired by Fresh Grad RN who plans to work in Rehab facility ?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

hello everyone,

Does the recommended certifications such as FIMS & CRNN, can be also be acquired by Fresh Grad RN who plans to work in Rehab facility ?

As a new grad you can get credentialed to do FIMS scoring.

However, the CRRN certification is reserved for RNs with a minimum of two years of experience in physical rehabilitation nursing. Since the typical new grad is inexperienced and lacks the two years of rehab experience, the CRRN certification is out of the question until you acquire the necessary experience.