Shape the Future of ARN
Join the ARN Board of Directors
Bring your leadership skills and vision to help guide the future of ARN! As a voting member in good standing, you have the opportunity to run for office and help shape the next generation of rehabilitation nursing leadership.
We are committed to providing the resources and support necessary for rehabilitation nurses to thrive - both in their workplaces and throughout their careers. Together, let's build a stronger future for ARN!
Applications are open from March 25 through April 25 for the ARN Board of Directors and the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee.
Apply by April 25, 2025, to be considered for one of seven (7) available positions.
“I decided it was time to challenge myself to getting involved at the national level so that I could get a bigger picture of what is going on in the organization and have a say in its future. I am so glad that I threw my name in the hat - It has been an amazing experience! I encourage anyone who wants to become involved to take the chance like I did."
- Gillian Smith, MSN RN NPD-BC CRRN CBIS
Available Positions
Available Positions for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors:
- (1) President-Elect (1-year term followed by a 1-year term as President)
- (4) Director-at-Large (2-year terms)
Available Positions for the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee:
- (2) Members (2-year terms)
Application Requirements
- Candidates must secure two active ARN members as professional references who can verify their participation at the national or local level.
- It is the candidate’s responsibility to send the Reference Survey to their references and ensure completion by April 25.
Important Application Dates
- March 25: Call for nominations open
- April 25: Call for nominations close
- May: Candidate interviews begin
- May 23: Election slate opens
- June 23: Election slate closes
- July: Official announcement of results
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2025 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee
Kimberli Martinez, DNP RN CRRN, Chair
Jennifer Joyner Bailey, DNP RN NE-BC CRRN, Co-Chair
Maria Radwanski, MSN RN CRRN CMGT-BC FARN, Member
Karen Saunders, BSN RN CBIS CRRN, Member
Ellen Weaver, MSN RN CRRN, Member
