[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16274]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LINDA PIERCE, PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION 
                                 NURSES

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                           HON. BETTY SUTTON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, today I pay tribute to Linda Pierce, PhD, 
RN, CRRN, CNS, FAHA of the University of Toledo College of Nursing and 
president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), a 
constituent from my congressional district. Ms. Pierce will soon 
complete her year as the 2009-2010 national president of the ARN, a 
professional organization representing 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. Pierce 
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, 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 is comprised of 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.
  A resident of Elyria, Ohio, Ms. Pierce earned both her Bachelors of 
Science in Nursing and her Masters of Science in Nursing from the 
University of Akron. Ms. Pierce went on to earn her Doctorate in 
Philosophy of Nursing from Wayne State University.
  In addition to Ms. Pierce's academic achievements, she is also a 
National Stroke Council Member of the American Stroke Association. She 
has presented numerous times on topics relating to rehabilitation 
nursing, and published several books and scholarly articles pertaining 
to caregivers of persons with stroke. Ms. Pierce is currently educating 
the next generation of nurses, as a tenured professor at the University 
of Toledo, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
  Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me today in recognizing 
the outgoing president of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 
Linda Pierce, for her dedication and exemplary work in the field of 
rehabilitation nursing. We thank you Ms. Pierce for your ongoing 
service to the healthcare profession.

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