APNA’s Long-term Envisioned Future (10+ years)
APNA will be the recognized leader in advancing psychiatric-mental health nursing to improve the mental health of the population.
Description
What the psychiatric -mental health nursing profession and APNA will look like when our envision future is achieved.
Psychiatric-mental health nursing:
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PMH nurses at all levels will be delivering evidence-based care.
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PMH nurses will be recognized for their collaborative efforts with organizations and consumers.
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PMH nurses will be core members of any health care team.
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PMH nurses will be included in the regulatory standards.
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Research by PMH nurses informs evidence-based practice and will be flourishing.
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PMH nursing will be considered a reimbursable service
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PMH nursing will be a preferred career path.
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PMH nursing will have increased participation in prevention, early intervention and education.
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association:
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Has an increased membership growth rate annually.
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Enjoys increased recognition.
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Is the identified source for all PMH nurses.
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Is recognized by policy makers for its expertise.
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Provides the model for leadership development in the future.
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Is the source of all evidence-based mental health and substance use disorders interventions in health care.
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Is the catalyst for improving the quality of PMH nursing education.
