Fellows of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
2023 ARN Fellow Nominations Now Open
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.
All applications for Fellow status must be received no later than 5 pm CST on May 15, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2023 ARN Fellow Designation: What to Know
In 2022, the Fellowship Selection Committee adjusted the requirements for a more inclusive experience for our members. ARN understands the need for better representation for all of our hard working volunteers and members to be considered for fellowship.
Updated Requirements:
- Though we hope inductees can attend the special induction ceremony at the ARN's 2023 Rehabilitation Nursing Conference, it is no longer a requirement to attend the annual conference.
- CRRN is strongly preferred but no longer a requirement.
- The requirement of Master’s in Nursing degree has changed to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or higher for consideration.
Good to Know:
- See this scoring matrix used by the Fellows Selection Committee. Applicants are encouraged to use this as a guide to determine sufficient leadership, activities, and contributions to qualify to be a Fellow.
- Look through the Read Only 2023 Fellowship Application PDF as a courtesy to know what is needed for the application. NOTE: Please do not fill out this PDF. Only fill out the application link.
- All applicants' sponsors will be required to fill out this sponsorship form by May 15, 2023 for their application to be considered.
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 like colleagues to address concerns about the rehabilitation nursing specialty.
- Sense of achievement while wearing the FARN pin and displaying the FARN certificate.
Please note the nomination for Board of Directors is also currently open.
Congratulations to the 2022 ARN Fellows
Susan L. Dean-Baar, PhD RN CENP FAAN FARN
Anne Deutsch, PHD RN CRRN FARN
Patricia Garvin Higgins, PHN MN RN CNS CRRN FARN
Jorilynn Lima, DNP RN NE-BC CRRN FARN
Maria Radwanski, MSN RN CRRN CMGT-BC FARN
2022 Fellows of ARN
Susan L. Dean-Baar
Anne Deutsch
Patricia Garvin Higgins
Jorilynn Lima
Maria Radwanski
Bev Reigle
2021 Fellows of ARN
Mary Ellen Hatch
Barbara Lutz
Maureen Musto
2020 Fellows of ARN
Michele Cournan
Anne Leclaire
Leslie Neal-Boylan
Tina Roma-Fisher
Gail Sims
Stephanie Vaughn
Donna Williams
2019 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 Wintersgill
Fellow Application Receipt
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their complete application has been received by no later than May 15, 2023. No applications will be reviewed after deadline. A nonrefundable $225 application fee can be submitted via check or credit card and is also due by the posted deadline.
If 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.
