Fellowship in the International Academy of Addictions Nursing
Mission & Purpose
The mission of the FIAAN Leadership Assembly is to promote the vision of IntNSA’s high standards of addiction nursing care by advancing and disseminating addiction science through evidence-based practice, education, research, policy, and administration. Our purpose is to foster excellence in evidence-based nursing practice, education, research, policy, and administration in addiction nursing by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding professionals. These individuals have contributed in sustained and significant ways, providing visionary leadership in addiction nursing and the FIAAN Leadership Assembly, to support the vision and mission of IntNSA.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a current member of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA). The applicant for Fellowship is ideally currently certified as a CARN (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse) or a CARN-AP (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice). Certification is not required, although highly recommended. Applicants for Fellowship must provide evidence of their enduring and substantial contributions to addiction nursing and IntNSA in one or more of the following areas:
- Teaching/Learning innovation in addiction nursing
- Faculty development in addiction nursing
- Primary Research in addiction nursing
- Translational Research in addiction nursing
- Leadership in addiction nursing
- Public policy related to addiction nursing at a local, state, or national level
- Collaborative education/practice/ administration/research/community partnerships
Applicants must also provide evidence of how they will continue to provide visionary leadership in addictions nursing and the FIAAN Leadership Assembly. They must provide evidence of how their contributions are congruent with the mission and goals of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA).