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. 

Good to Know: 

• This sample scoring matrix is used by the Fellows Selection Committee. This guide is an example of how the committee determines sufficient leadership, activities, and contributions to qualify. When the application period opens, use the scoring matrix posted with the application. 
• All applicants' sponsors will be required to fill out a sponsorship form to support their nomination.

Benefits of Becoming a Fellow:

• 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.

Tips for Application

• Download these tips on how to apply for a fellowship.
• Use this guide to complete your application.  

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 Thompson

2022 Fellows of ARN

Susan L. Dean-Baar
Anne Deutsch
Patricia Garvin Higgins
Jorilynn Lima
Maria Radwanski
Bev Reigle