Task Forces: A task force is a body appointed by the Board of Directors to study a specific issue that has a global effect on psychiatric mental health nursing. A task force usually has a single objective in a short-lived image duration. Task Force on LACE Implementation Recovery to Practice Task Force   Committees: Board Committees oversee a specific project or activity within APNA such as bylaws, finance, or the annual conference program.

Implementation of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education APNA has endorsed the Consensus Model (CM) for APRN Regulation, which outlines a future plan for all of advanced practice nursing. The advantage of the CM is that it will provide greater consistency in licensure, accreditation, certification and education (LACE). We believe that this consistency will benefit advanced practice registered nurses in psychiatric-mental health (APRN-PMH) and, ultimately, the people whom we serve.

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The results are in! The APNA Education Council completed a survey of the membership, where each person indicated his/her level of interest in a variety of topics for future APNA continuing education programs. 751 people responded. Here are the results: Interesting results? Talk to each other about it! Log on to Member Bridge today and start a converstation! Education Council Members About the Education Council     Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join  .

The APNF Grant Review Committee evaluates research proposals submitted by APNA members.  Priority for funding is based upon the project’s scientific merit, potential for knowledge development, and relevance to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing.  Click here for more information about the grant itself.

The members of the Awards & Recognition Committee review both Annual Awards nominations and the APNA Janssen Student Scholarship applications.  Chair Niki Gjere MA, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC Committee Susan Archacki-Resnik, MSN, ARNP, FPMHNP-BC Nina Beaman, EdD, MSN, RN-BC (PMHN) Marsha Bennett, DNS, APRN, ACRN Robert Billman, RN, BSN Susan Dawson, EdD, PMHCNS/NP-BC Laura Dzurec, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC J. Carol Elliott, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC Mindy Elliott, RN, BSN, MSN Marian Farrell, PhD, PMH-NP, BC, CRNP Jeanne Florio, RN, MS,  APRN, BC Kay Foland, PhD, MSN, RN Vanessa Genung, PhD, RN, PMH-NP-BC, LCSW-ACP, LMFT, LCDC Sharon Hancharik, EdD, BSN, MEd, RN Mary Johnson, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Merrie Kaas, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Michelle Kolp, BSN, RN Brenda Kucirka, PhD(c), RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE Kathleen Lehmann, BSN, M.

Carole Farley-Toombs, MS, RN, NEA-BC           2010-2011 Mary D. Moller, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN           2009-2010 Mary E. Johnson, PhD, RN           2008-2009 Jeanne Clement, EdD, APRN, BC, FAAN           2007-2008 Barbara L.

APNF Donors, 2012 Thank you to the following donors for their generous contributions: Platinum Donors ($3,650+) Jane Ryan Grayce Sills Gold Donors ($365 - $3,649) Susan Archacki-Resnik Nicholas Croce Patricia Cunningham Laura Dzurec Doris M. Formica Valerie Kolbert Marlene Nadler Moodie Mary Ann Nihart LeKeisha Sneed Christine M. Tebaldi Silver Donors ($36.

Click on the links below to view the responsibilities and qualifications of each leadership position currently open within APNA: President-Elect, APNA Board of Directors Secretary, APNA Board of Directors Member at Large, APNA Board of Directors Nominating Committee Member   Click here to download a pdf file of the APNA Bylaws.

The principle task of the Nominating Committee is selecting a slate of candidates for the Annual APNA Election and to oversee the electoral process. The Nominating Committee consists of the board appointed chair from APNA membership, one Board member appointed by the Board of Directors, one board appointee from the membership, and three members in good standing elected annually by ballot. The 2013 APNA Nominating Committee Michael Polacek, RN, BS  - Chair Ebony Anderson, BSN, RN Katherine Darling, DNP, FPMHNP/FNP-C, APRN Joanne Matthew, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC Ann Mitchell, PhD, RN, FAAN Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC (ex-officio) Learn More: Nominating Committee Procedures   .

Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, APN, BC Committee Patricia Black, PhD(c), RN Kim Cox, MSN, RN, CNS Barbara Limandri, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC Lisa Deffenbaugh Nguyen, MS Mary Ann Nihart, APRN, BC Christian Teter, PharmD, BCPP ~ Consultant Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS, BC Barbara Jones Warren, PhD, PMHCNS-BC  

The principle task of the Nominating Committee is selecting a slate of candidates for the Annual APNA Election and to oversee the electoral process. The Nominating Committee consists of the board appointed chair from APNA membership, one Board member appointed by the Board of Directors, one board appointee from the membership, and three members in good standing elected annually by ballot. The 2012 APNA Nominating Committee Grace Wlasowicz, PhD, RN, NPP - Chair Linda Copel, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA Ramona Hoehler, MSN, PMHNP-BC Kevin McGirr, RN, MS, MPH R.

APNA News: The Psychiatric Nursing Voice Member Profiles By Member Name Amar, Angela Beckhet, Abir Brammer, Sue Bryan, Tami; Buccola, Nancy; Rosedale, Mary Cadigan, Darlene Crossett, Linda Halter, Peggy Hill-Curran, Lyndsay Katz, Sharon Kelly, Ann Kolbert, Valerie Laraia, Michelle Naegle, Madeline Stuart, Gail Talley, Sandra; Wolfe, Barbara; Simmons-Alling, Susan; Boyd, Mary Ann; Warren, Barbara; Stevens, Georgia Valentine, Nancy Wilbur, Suzane Zauszniewski, Jaclene By APNA News Edition February 2013 December 2012 September 2012 July 2012 May 2012 March 2012 January 2012 November 2011 September 2011 July 2011 May 2011 March 2011 January 2011 November 2010 September 2010 July 2010 March 2010 July 2009  

Each year the Scholarly Review Committee members evaluate the submitted Annual Conference abstract proposals. These scores and comments are used to determine what pre-conference sessions, concurrent sessions, and poster presentations are given at the conference. 2013 Scholarly Review Committee Chair Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, DNP, APRN-BC, FPMHNP, LPC Committee Guy Agrati, BA, MBA, AAS, RN, BSN, BC Diane Allen, MN, RN-BC, NEA-BC Tina Aown, MSN, RN-BC, CNML Terrie Bales, CRNP Nina Beaman, Ed D, MS, RN-BC, RNC-AWHC, CMA (AAMA) Keitha Beamer, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS,BC, CARN-AP Marsha Bennett, DNS, ACRN Martha E.

Institute for Safe Environments Member Bridge Communities   ISE Expert Panel   ISE Steering Committee Want to get involved? Join the ISE on Member Bridge! How to join Co-Chairs Diane E. Allen MN, RN-BC, NEA-BC Kathleen R. Delaney PhD, PMH-NP, RN Institute for Safe Environments Members Vision The Institute for Safe Environments provides an integrated structure designed to thoughtfully address issues that impact the safety of persons served as well as service providers.

Institute for Mental Health Advocacy Member Bridge Communities IMHA Expert Panel IMHA Steering Committee Want to get involved? Join the Institute on Member Bridge! How to join Vision The Institute for Mental Health Advocacy will be the conduit for monitoring legislative, regulatory and policy matters affecting mental health. The Institute will work to inform PMHN nurses about these issues and help coordinate organizational response. Initial Actions 1.

Administrative Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee Health IT & Informatics Workgroup APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement It is the mission of the APNA Administrative Council to facilitate collaboration and communication among psychiatric nurse administrators, to serve as a clinical resource in achieving shared goals, and to assist in the use of evidence-based practices and innovative systems for exceptional patient care. Vision Statement The APNA Administrative Council will serve as an association of psychiatric nurse administrators in providing support, clinical resources, and communications in order to build a vibrant coalition of leadership, guidance and partnership.

Advanced Practice Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement The mission of the APNA APRN Council is to unify the voices of and advocate for Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses regarding issues related to practice, education, administration, and research. Objectives: Respond in a timely manner to issues related to practice, education, administration, and research that affect the PMH-APRN.