Fellows & Honors - School of NursingSchool of Nursing

In recognition of their scholarship, achievements, discoveries, leadership and dedication to the future of nursing, these Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty have been named fellows or otherwise distinguished by these prestigious professional organizations.

Academy of Air & Surface Transport Nurses (FAASTN)

Michael Gooch, DNP, FAANP, FAASTN, FAEN
Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (FADLN)

Rolanda Johnson, PhD, FADLN, FAAN
Academy of Emergency Nursing (FAEN)

Michael Gooch, DNP, FAANP, FAASTN, FAEN
Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF)
- Karen Hande, DNP, FAANP, ANEF
- Pam Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH
- Mary Ann Jessee, PhD, CNE, ANEF
- Betsy Kennedy, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAWHONN
- Angela McNelis, PhD, CNE, FAAN, ANEF
American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- Susan M. Adams, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
- Terrah L. Akard, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN
- Kelly Aldrich, DNP, MS, RN-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN
- Leanne Boehm, PhD, ACNS-BC, FCCM, FAAN
- Julie Barroso, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, FNAP
- Misook Chung, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
- Mary Jo S. Gilmer, PhD, MBA, PNP-BC, FAAN
- Pam Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH
- Rolanda Johnson, PhD, FADLN, FAAN
- Pam Orebaugh Jones, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
- April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
- Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Jana L. Lauderdale, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Melanie Lutenbacher, PhD, APRN, FAAN
- Angela McNelis, PhD, CNE, FAAN, ANEF
- Ann M. Minnick, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Linda D. Norman, DSN, RN, FAAN
- Julia Phillippi, PhD, CNM, FAAN, FACNM
- Mariann R. Piano, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
- Bonita A. Pilon, PhD, NE-A, FAAN
- Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Lori Schirle, PhD, CRNA, FAAN
- Deonni Stolldorf, PhD, FAAN
- Elizabeth E. Weiner, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FACMI
- Jennifer L. Wilbeck, DNP, APRN, ACNP, FNP, CEN, FAAN, FAANP
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA)

Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, FAANA
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)
- Susan M. Adams, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
- Terri L. Allison, DNP, ACNP-BC; FAANP
- Michael Gooch, DNP, FAANP, FAASTN, FAEN
- Karen Hande, DNP, FAANP
- April Kapu, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP, FNAP
- Joan E. King, PhD, RN, ANP-C, ACNP-C, FAANP
- Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Megan Shifrin, DNP, FAANP
- Brian Widmar, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FAANP, FCCM
- Jennifer L. Wilbeck, DNP, APRN, ACNP, FNP, CEN, FAANP
American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Monika Do, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, FACC
American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM)
- Leanne Boehm, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FCCM, FAAN
- April Kapu, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, MCCM, FNAP
- Doug Smith, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, FCCM
- Brian Widmar, PhD, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FAANP, FCCM
American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM)
- Melissa Davis, DNP, CNM, FACNM
- Stephanie DeVane-Johnson, PhD, CNM, FACNM
- Kendra Faucett, DNP, CNM, CNE, FACNM
- Tonia L. Moore-Davis, MSN, CNM, FACNM
- Jeremy L. Neal, PhD, CNM, FACNM
- Julia C. Phillippi, PhD, CNM, APN, FACNM
- Margaret C. Taylor, DNP, CNM, FACNM
American Heart Association (FAHA)
- Misook Chung, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
- Mulubrhan Mogos, PhD, MSc, RN, FAHA
- Mariann R. Piano, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
Association of Women’s Health and Obstetrics Neonatal Nurses (FAWHONN)

Betsy Kennedy, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAWHONN
Healthcare Information Management System Society (FHIMSS)
- Kelly Aldrich, DNP, MS, RN-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN
National Academies of Practice (FNAP)
- Julie Barroso, PhD, FAAN, FNAP
- Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC, FNAP
- Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM, FNAP
- Abby Parish, DNP, ANP-BC, FNAP
- Carrie Plummer, PhD, ANP-BC, FNAP
Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy (FSSH)
- Pam Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH
STTI International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
- Mary Jo Gilmer, PhD, MBA, PNP-BC, FAAN
- Pam Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH
- Ruth M. Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP, FCCM
- Ann M. Minnick, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Mariann R. Piano, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
- Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Executive Fellow
- Debbie Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
- Pam Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH