The Fellows of the
International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses

Established by the International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) in 2026, the Fellows of ISPN (FISPN) program is dedicated to promoting ISPN’s high standards of psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing case – by advancing psychiatric nursing and improving population health through evidence-based practice, leadership, education, research, and policy. Doing this enhances ISPN’s mission.

FISPN History

Discover how ISPN began, its purpose and why it’s such an important contributor to ISPN and the psychiatric mental health nurse role.

History of FISPN

FISPN Leadership

Meet the FISPN Committee Leadership. We extend our sincere thanks to these these individuals for their dedication and service on the FISPN Committee.

Meet the FISPN Leadership

Meet the Charter Fellows

Learn more about the Charter Fellows and their contributions to the psychiatric mental health nurse role by browsing their bios.

Fellows Directory

New Fellow Inductees

The FISPN inducts new members each year at the ISPN Annual Conference. The first class of inductees will be inducted in Asheville, NC at ISPN 2027 Annual Conference.

Become a Fellow

Discover what it takes to become a Fellow of ISPN.

Learn More

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What's New

The Global Alliance (strategic partner of ISPN) has a blog series: Community Voices, Community Action. The latest entry was written by ISPN Past President, Barbara Peterson, PhD, PMHCNS, APRN, FNAP, titled: The North Star Resistance: Minnesota’s Fight Against Operation Metro Surge.

We welcome Brayden Kameg as the 2026-2027 ISPN President, as well as Stephanie Wynn as a Director and Gabrielle Abelard as the President-Elect.

Immediate Press Release: International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) Announces Strategic Partnership with the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

ISPN assisted with and supports the O*NET data collection program. Click here for more information!

One Nurses Journey: Vicki Hines Martin interviews Sally Raphel on her 65 year nursing career. Check it out here.

View the blog, Capital Beat and its purpose is to inform nurses about certain federal programs and the impact changes will have on nurses' work.

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) launched their newest Public Service Announcement, “A Teddy Bear’s Dream,” a heartbreaking reminder that kids deserve to be kids – and teddy bears belong in children’s arms, not at shrines and memorials in the aftermath of school shootings. The PSA reveals a powerful truth: we all have the power to prevent school shootings. Watch and share the PSA.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline just celebrated its second anniversary in July! Since transitioning to 988, they've provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, and chats!

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ISPN is a collaborative partner with the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice! If you are not a member, be sure to look at the member benefits to see reasons to join both organizations! Visit their website today!

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The Fellows of the International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses