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6/3/13
White House National Conference on Mental Health Calls for National Dialogue to Reduce Stigma
The President and Vice President are hosting a National Conference on Mental Health today, June 3rd, in order to discuss how to reduce stigma and encourage those with mental health concerns to seek help. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is attending the conference at the invitation of the President along with other leaders in mental health from across the country. |
5/8/13
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Honors Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses for Delivering Quality & Innovative Care for National Nurses Week and Mental Health Month
Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicate every week to saving lives, providing high-quality patient care, and finding innovative solutions to improve patients’ health. National Nurses Week, May 6-12, which falls during Mental Health Awareness Month, affords the opportunity to recognize psychiatric mental health RNs for their contributions. |
1/10/13
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Calls for Abstracts for 27th Annual Conference
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is now accepting abstracts to be considered for presentation at its 27th Annual Conference, October 9-12, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Submissions will be accepted until March 4, 2013. |
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2012 |
12/20/12
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Calls for Increased Access to Mental Health Care to Prevent Tragic Loss of Life
In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) calls for swift action to address factors that will increase access to mental health services and help prevent more senseless acts of violence. |
11/28/12
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Consumer Advocate Eric Arauz Named Champions of Psychiatric Nursing by APNA
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association recognized Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Consumer Advocate Eric Arauz with the “Champion of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing” award for their dedication to fighting mental health stigma and their support of psychiatric mental health nursing. |
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09/26/12
SBIRT Early Screening and Intervention Approach for Substance Use Disorders Endorsed by APNA
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) issues position paper calling for the adoption of the early intervention health approach, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), into all clinical settings. |
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09/13/12
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Celebrates National Recovery Month and National Wellness Week with Free Continuing Education on Psychopharmacology and Recovery
To honor National Recovery Month, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association offers psychopharmacological continuing nursing education at no cost to all health professionals during National Wellness Week (9/17-23) and at no cost to APNA members during the entire month of September. |
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08/27/12
30 Nursing Students Awarded 2012 APNA Janssen Student Scholarships by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
15 graduate and 15 undergraduate nursing students have been awarded the APNA Janssen Student Scholarship, which includes complimentary registration, travel and lodging to attend the APNA 26th Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, plus a one year complimentary membership in the APNA. |
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08/16/12
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Applauds the Release of New Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs
APNA took part in the review and revision of the Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs and fully endorses the new version, particularly its support of Clinical Nurse Specialists. |
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12/08/11
Rosalynn Carter, Patrick Kennedy, and Linda Burnes Bolton to Give Keynote Addresses at American Psychiatric Nurses Association's 2012 Annual Conference
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association announces the keynote speakers for its 26th Annual Conference, November 7-10, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Congressman Patrick Kennedy, and nursing leader Linda Burnes Bolton, RN, DrPH, FAAN.
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