Back to Life: Community Re-entry after a discharge at a VA Rehab

03.01.2022 18 min
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In this podcast, Joanne gives us typical scenarios about when a SCI patient returns home from the hospital post initial injury. She discusses how the patient adapts to change and common obstacles faced.

Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports and is a strong supporter of her local PVA chapter, where she spends time volunteering for various events.