[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 145 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING DONNA P. JERNIGAN, BSN, RN, CRRN, MS

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2009

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Donna P. Jernigan 
of Carolina Case Management and president of the Association of 
Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) and a resident of Sanford, North Carolina 
in my district. Ms. Jernigan will soon complete her year as the 2008-
2009 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. Jernigan has been 
a strong leader and advocate for rehabilitation nurses, as well as the 
patients ARN serves every day.
  Since 1974, ARN has been the leading source for the latest 
rehabilitation information, resources, and 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, sub-acute and long-
term care facilities, and private companies.
  Ms. Jernigan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from 
the California State University and her Master of Science degree in 
Management, with a concentration in Healthcare Planning, from Troy 
University. In addition to Ms. Jernigan's academic achievements, she is 
the author of ``Bureaucrats at the Gate,'' and article published in ARN 
Network in 2003. She has also given presentations numerous times on 
topics relating to electronic medical records, surviving the nursing 
shortage, uniform data systems, and using algorithms in rehabilitation.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
the outgoing president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 
Donna P. Jernigan, for her dedication and exemplary work in the field 
of rehabilitation nursing.

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