American Academy of Nursing Announces the 2025 Fellows

The American Academy of Nursing announced it will induct a highly accomplished cohort of nurse leaders as its 2025 Fellows, including:

• Col(s) Cubby Gardner, TSNRP Executive Director

• Young "John" Yauger, COL(ret) Executive Director, American Association of Nurse Anesthesia Foundation, and former TSNRP Executive Director (2022-2025)

• Dr. Gordon West, LTC(ret), Professor, Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, and TSNRP Faculty Member

The 2025 Class of Fellows, selected from a historically high number of applicants, represent the continued influence nurses have on ensuring innovative, evidence-informed solutions that champion health and well-being in their systems and communities. "Earning the FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing) credential is a prestigious recognition of one’s accomplishments and signifies the power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes," said Academy President Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN.

The newest Fellows represent 42 states, the District of Columbia, and 12 countries. Their extensive expertise will enrich the thought leadership of the over 3,200 Academy Fellows who together advance the Academy's mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science.

Congratulations!

Col(s) Gardner Dr. John Yauger, COL(ret) Dr. Gordon West, LTC(ret)