Affiliations: Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL,
USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Cynthia G. Cortes, CRNP, CRRN,
Children's Hospital of Alabama, 1600 7th Avenue South, ACC 406,
Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. Tel.: +1 205 939 9792; Fax: +1 205 939 9793; E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract: Pediatric rehabilitation nurses specialize in providing care and
services to children and adolescents with disabilities. Although few formal
education experiences exist, there are a myriad of opportunities to gain the
knowledge, skills, and expertise to provide the care that yields the most
benefit to this population. Certification recognizes the nurse's proficiency
and excellence in a specialty practice area. Examples of certification options
for pediatric rehabilitation nurses include Certified Rehabilitation Registered
Nurse (CRRN), Registered Nurse Certification in Developmental Disabilities
(CDDN), Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP).
