The AMSN Fellows program gives AMSN the opportunity to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on AMSN and the medical-surgical nursing community through volunteer service and leadership, promotion of certification, research activities, and publications. The AMSN Fellows Program is an honorary recognition and a call to continued leadership and service within the medical-surgical nursing community.
What is an AMSN Fellow?
Nurses who are designated as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (FAMSN) have demonstrated leadership in medical-surgical nursing with sustained and notable contributions to the specialty beyond their work environment at a regional, state, national, and even global level. Recipients of this designation have achieved success in the field of medical-surgical nursing; provided academic accomplishment, mentorship, advocacy, and volunteer service; and demonstrated their commitment to defining, refining, and advancing the specialty.
Benefits of FAMSN Designation
- Gain peer and public recognition as an accomplished medical-surgical nurse leader and nursing expert
- Demonstrate evidence of a lifelong commitment to improving medical-surgical health
- Access opportunities to participate in AMSN initiatives, helping to shape the future of medical-surgical nursing and representing AMSN on national and global levels through work groups, panels, or other collaborative initiatives
- Experience a personal sense of achievement and professional fulfillment
Class of AMSN Fellows
In 2024, AMSN inducted the first class of Fellows. These nurses exemplify the mission and values of AMSN and have made a lasting impact on both the organization and the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Jill Arzouman, DNP, RN, ACNS BC, CMSRN, FAMSN
- Heather Craven, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ, FAMSN
- Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, RN, CMSRN, FAMSN
- Terry Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAMSN
- Cora Palmer, MSN, CMSRN, FAMSN
- Alice Poyss, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, FAMSN
- Kathleen Reeves, MSN, RN, FAMSN
- Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE, FAMSN
- Kathleen Singleton, MSN, APRN-CNS, CMSRN, FAMSN
- Linda Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN, FAMSN
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for consideration as an AMSN Fellow, you must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain current membership in AMSN with a minimum of three years of membership prior to application (consecutive years not required).
- Hold current licensure as a registered nurse.
- Demonstrate active engagement in the work of AMSN (e.g., conference attendance/presentation, committee or taskforce service, authorship of manuscripts or articles).
- While not required, certifications related to medical-surgical patient populations (CMSRN, CAVRN, MEDSURG-BC) are also preferred as a recognition of expertise.
Required Application Materials
- Professional narrative addressing defined criteria
- Curriculum vitae (CV) following defined requirements
- Two letters of support for the nomination, at least one of which is from a current AMSN member
- Letter of commitment
- Non-refundable application fee of $100
Application Cycle
The 2025 application will open on Feb. 24 and close on March 28. Please be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered, and no applications will be reviewed after this deadline. Applicants will be notified of their status in early May.
Individuals that are invited to join the 2025 Class of AMSN Fellows will be invited to an induction ceremony at the 2025 AMSN Convention in Austin, Texas. New Fellows will pay a one-time induction fee of $50 and an annual fee of $75 thereafter to maintain their Fellows credential.
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