A body organized in 1973 with 36 Charter Fellows designated by the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) board of directors. The objectives of the AAN include advancing new concepts in nursing and health care, and exploring issues in health, the nursing profession, and society, as they affect and are affected by nurses and nursing. AAN members are authorized to use the credential “Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing” (FAAN).
An organization formed by the American Nurses Association. Membership in this honorary association indicates that the person selected has contributed significantly to nursing. A member is titled Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, abbreviated FAAN.