Evolving role of the transitional care nurse in a small rural community

Jennifer Fels¹, Billie Lynn Allard, Karen Coppin+2

• ¹Jennifer Fels, MS, RN, is a Director Bennington Blueprint, Health Resource Management, Social Services and Clinical Documentation Improvement, United Health Alliance and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vermont. Billie Lynn Allard, MS, RN, is an Administrative Director Ambulatory Services and Transitional Care Program, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vermont. Karen Coppin, MSN, RN, CEN, is a Transitional Care Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vermont. Karen Hewson, MSN, RN, is a Transitional Care Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vermont. Barbara Richardson, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN, Transitional Care Nurse, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, Vermont.