[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1846]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING KAREN MANNING, MSN, RN, CNA, CRRN PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION 
                        OF REHABILITATION NURSES

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                           HON. NIKI TSONGAS

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Ms. TSONGAS. Madam Speaker, today I pay tribute to Karen Manning, 
MSN, RN, CNA, CRRN, of Salem State College and president of the 
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), a constituent from my 
congressional district. Ms. Manning will soon complete her year as the 
2007-2008 national president of the ARN, a professional organization 
representing professional nurses who work to enhance the quality of 
life for those who are affected by physical disabilities or chronic 
illnesses. During her tenure as president at ARN, Ms. Manning has been 
a strong leader and advocate for rehabilitation nurses, as well as the 
patients ARN serves everyday.
  Since 1974, ARN has been the leading source for the latest 
rehabilitation information, resources, professional development and 
career opportunities for rehabilitation nursing professionals. ARN 
members are nurses, with a broad range of clinical experience, 
dedicated to helping individuals affected by chronic illness or a 
physical disability adapt to their disabilities, achieve their greatest 
potential, and work toward productive, independent lives.
  Presently, ARN comprises a nationwide network of more than 5,500 
rehabilitation nurses who practice in many settings, including 
hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home health agencies, subacute 
and long-term care facilities, and private companies.
  A resident of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Ms. Manning has earned her 
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts 
Boston and her Masters of Science in Nursing, with a concentration in 
nursing management, from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 
1994. Ms. Manning is currently pursing her Doctorate degree in 
Education from Nova Southeastern University.
  In addition to Ms. Manning's academic achievements, she has also 
authored chapters in both the Rehabilitation Nursing Core Curriculum 
and Safe Patient Handling and Movement in Rehabilitation--published in 
2007 and 2008, respectively. She has presented numerous times on topics 
relating to current trends in rehabilitation, the future of nursing, 
and the future role of rehabilitation nurses.
  Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me today in recognizing 
the outgoing president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 
Karen Manning, MSN, RN, CNA, CRRN, for her dedication and exemplary 
work in the field of rehabilitation nursing. We thank you Ms. Manning 
for your ongoing service to the healthcare profession.

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