News — Chicago, IL (April 25, 2025) The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of its 2025 class of ARN Fellows (FARN). The Fellow of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses designation is the highest honor awarded by ARN and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advanced the practice of rehabilitation nursing, and made significant contributions to the specialty.
This honor acknowledges the dedication, expertise, and impact of leaders in rehabilitation nursing. These professionals have distinguished themselves through sustained commitment to clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy that shapes the future of the field.
Please join us in congratulating the 2025 FARN recipients:
- Rozina Bhimani, DNP APRN FNP-C CRRN FARN
Associate Professor, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Family Nurse Practitioner, North Point Wellness Center Clinic, Hennepin County, MN - Deepa Kannampuzha, MSN RN CRRN FARN
Assistant Nursing Director, Administration
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA - Susan Kometz, MBA BSN RN CRRN FARN
RN Case Manager
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, IL - Veronica Martin, MSN RN CRRN FARN
Independent Quality Improvement, Program Development, and Rehabilitation Consultant
Consultant, Clinical Effectiveness & Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance
Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA - Gillian Smith, MSN RN CRRN FARN
Unit-Based Educator – Inpatient Rehabilitation
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
These exceptional leaders exemplify excellence in rehabilitation nursing and the enduring impact of the profession. On behalf of the ARN Board of Directors and the entire ARN membership, we thank them for their dedication - not only to the ARN organization, but to the broader field of rehabilitation nursing.
The formal induction of the 2025 Fellows will take place during the Grand Opening Ceremony of ARN’s 2025 Rehabilitation Nursing Conference, held July 31–August 2, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. This annual event brings together hundreds of rehabilitation nurses and healthcare professionals from across the country to share knowledge, gain new skills, and celebrate the profession’s achievements. The Fellow Induction Ceremony will be held in the afternoon of July 31, marking the official kickoff of this signature event.
To learn more about the 2025 Rehabilitation Nursing Conference, visit .
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