(Peoria, IL / July 18, 2013) Nine clinical nurse specialists at the Illinois Neurological Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center have been granted Stroke Certified Registered Nurse credentials (SCRN) through the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing.

Stroke nursing practice includes clinical practice, consultation, research, administration, or education in the neuroscience field. Certification is an important credential that attests to the achievement of specialty knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation. It is evidence of clinical expertise and leadership in neuroscience nursing practice.
SCRN status is granted for five years and is renewed through validation of continuing education or re-examination. There are currently more than 200 nurses who have earned the SCRN designation.

The following INI nurses have earned the designation (hometowns included):
Lori Augspurger RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN (Peoria)
Janet Burnham RN, CNRN, SCRN (Dunlap)
Nate Bryant RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN (West Peoria)
Lisa Flier RN, BSN, MSN, APN/ACNP, CNRN, SCRN (Mapleton)
Jan Jahnel RN, CNRN, SCRN (Washington)
Amanda Lesage RN, BSN, SCRN (Kewanee)
James McDermott RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRN (Princeton)
Cindy Mead RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN (Eureka)
Teresa Swanson-Devlin RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN (Peoria)