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.