From the WARN Board

September 2026 | Wisconsin Association of Rehabilitation Nursing

Moving Rehabilitation Nursing Forward — Together

As we move into the fall season, the Wisconsin Association of Rehabilitation Nursing (WARN) would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our members for your continued engagement, participation, and commitment to rehabilitation nursing.

Our chapter exists because of the dedication of rehabilitation nurses and interdisciplinary professionals across Wisconsin who believe in advancing the care, outcomes, independence, and quality of life of individuals living with disability and complex rehabilitation needs.

Your participation is what makes WARN strong!

August Educational Webinar Review

Cognitive Aspects of Fall Prevention

Thank you to everyone who participated in our August educational webinar focused on fall prevention in patients with cognitive impairment. Fall prevention remains one of the most important and challenging areas of rehabilitation nursing. Patients with cognitive impairment may present unique risks related to impulsivity, poor safety awareness, communication challenges, environmental factors, and changes in functional ability. 

Addressing these risks requires thoughtful assessment, individualized interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued reassessment throughout the rehabilitation stay.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and engage in this important educational discussion!

A Special Thank You for Your Feedback

We also want to sincerely thank our members for the honest and constructive feedback following the August webinar. We recognize that participants experienced significant technical difficulties during the presentation, and we understand the frustration and disruption this created. While technology occasionally creates challenges that are outside of our immediate control, we recognize that it is our responsibility to continually evaluate the experience we provide to our members. Your feedback has been heard and is appreciated.

Most importantly, thank you for continuing to participate, providing constructive suggestions, and supporting WARN as we work to improve future educational opportunities. Your feedback helps us strengthen the chapter and ensures that our programming continues to meet the needs of rehabilitation professionals across Wisconsin.

Thank you for your patience, grace, and partnership.

Save The Date

Rehab Nursing Essentials: Skin Considerations with Rehab of Acute Neurological Impairments

Our next educational opportunity will be held on:

Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:00–4:30 PM

CE Credit: 1.0 Hour

**See details on Events Page.

THANK YOU, WARN MEMBERS

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Thank you for asking questions, providing feedback, and helping us improve. And thank you for the work you do every day for patients and families navigating the rehabilitation journey. Whether you are a longtime member or recently joined WI ARN, you are an important part of this chapter and its future.

We look forward to continuing to learn, connect, and grow together.

Best,

Anne Leclaire MSN, RN, CRRN, FARN

WARN President