Congratulations to our SNRS Leaders and Members on their AAN Fellowship Honors!


We’re thrilled to share exciting news from the Southern Nursing Research Society! The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has announced its 2025 Class of Fellows—and three of our SNRS leaders are among the esteemed honorees.


Please join us in congratulating:
Charleen McNeill, SNRS President
Demetrius Abshire, SNRS Board Member
Tonychris Nnaka, Chair of the ADDR RIIG

This prestigious recognition is a testament to their outstanding contributions to nursing science, leadership, and service. We are proud to celebrate our members' achievements and the impact they continue to make in advancing our field.

See the Full List of Newly Inducted AAN Fellows from SNRS:

Alison Davis
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans School of Nursing

Allison Crawford
UTHealth San Antonio School of Nursing

Amanda Fallin-Bennett
University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Voices of Hope Lexington

Benita Chatmon
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans School of Nursing

Carolyn Harmon
University of South Carolina College of Nursing

Charleen McNeill
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing

Demetrius Abshire
University of South Carolina College of Nursing

Elizabeth Spiva
Wellstar Health System

Kathie Zimbro
Old Dominion University Ellmer School of Nursing

Linda Kim
University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

Meagan Whisenant
UT Health Houston Cizik School of Nursing

Rebecca Koszalinski
University of Central Florida College of Nursing

Shameka Cody
University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing

Shannon Smith
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tonychris Nnaka
University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing