Fellows of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
The ARN Fellow Designation (FARN) is the most distinguished level of membership, as well as a public hallmark of professional esteem.
Nurses who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in rehabilitation nursing and have provided notable contributions, service, and commitment to the specialty and the association can apply to be a Fellow of ARN.
Areas considered for the distinction include participation and leadership in ARN, consultation, research, education, practice, administration, advocacy, and public service.
Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Fellow of ARN:
Some of the benefits include...
- Entitlement to use the FARN credential.
- Recognition from peers and the public as a rehabilitation nursing expert.
- Access to a network of colleagues to address concerns about the rehabilitation nursing specialty.
- Sense of achievement while wearing the FARN pin and displaying the FARN certificate.
To read about the rest of the benefits, please click here.
Important Announcement: 2025 ARN Fellowship Nominations Now Open!
The nomination process for the 2025 ARN Fellowship is now open. Please ensure that all application materials are submitted by March 1st, 2025 at Noon CT. New Fellows will be announced in May.
Important Information Before you Apply:
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Please review the following resources to help you complete your application:
- Download the 2025 ARN Fellowship Nomination Guidelines – This document outlines the key qualifications, responsibilities, and step-by-step requirements for the fellowship application process.
- This sample scoring matrix demonstrates how to evaluate leadership, activities, and contributions
- Review the FARN Benefits document to understand the full range of fellowship perks and opportunities.
Once you have reviewed these materials, please visit the 2025 ARN Fellowship Nominations Portal to apply by March 1st, 2025 at Noon CT.
Congratulations to the 2024 ARN Fellows
Amy Bok, RN MSN CRRN FARN
Tracey Connolly, MSN RN AGCNS-BC CRRN WCC FARN
Sylvia Duraski, MS ANP-BC CRRN CBIS SCRN FARN
Kimberli Martinez, DNP RN CRRN FARN
Anne Ruggiero, BSN RN CRRN FARN
Becky Thayer, MSN RN CRRN FARN
Barbara Winters-Todd, DNP RN CRRN FARN
2023 Fellows of ARN
Tony Hilton
Rebecca Koszalinski
Pamala Larsen
Kathleen Stevens
Lalita Thompson2022 Fellows of ARN
Susan L. Dean-Baar
Anne Deutsch
Patricia Garvin Higgins
Jorilynn Lima
Maria Radwanski
Bev Reigle2021 Fellows of ARN
Mary Ellen Hatch
Barbara Lutz
Maureen Musto2020 Fellows of ARN
Michele Cournan
Anne Leclaire
Leslie Neal-Boylan
Tina Roma-Fisher
Gail Sims
Stephanie Vaughn
Donna Williams2019 Fellows of ARN
Crystal Barker
Michelle Camicia
Grace Campbell
Norma Clanin
Kathy Clark
Sally Gutierrez
Tiffany LeCroy
Kristen Mauk
Donna Patterson-Jernigan
Karen Preston
Patricia Quigley
Jill Rye
Ann Smith
Margaret Williams
Wendy WintersgillIf you have questions about the FARN designation, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 800.229.7530.
