Child and Adolescent Resources - Resources covering topics such as child and adolescent trauma, depression, suicide, anxiety, learning disabilities, and more
Emergency Nurse Resources - Resources from the Emergency Nurses Association, an Emergency Care Psychiatric Clinical Framework, webcasts, and more
Geropsych Nursing Resources - Resources from the Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative and a list of helpful links
Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care Resources - FAQs and a general background on the topic, tools, examples of initiatives and best practices, and continuing education
Military and PTSD Resources - Resources regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD treatment options, and tips for civilian health care professionals
Multiple Chronic Conditions Resources - Resources include a framework issued by the HHS Initiative on Multiple Chronic Conditions
Recovery Resources - Information on free webinars, links to guidebooks, brochures, kits, fact sheets, and more
Substance Use Resources - Guides, FAQs, continuing education and more from organizations such as SAMHSA, NIDA, and APNA
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Nursing Information from the Health Resources and Services Administration
US Department of Health and Human Services
Visit this page to find reports, data, and other documents from HRSA regarding the nursing workforce and health care legislation.
Nursing Info from HRSA
Behavioral Health Care: 2012 National Patient Safety Goals
The Joint Commission
National Patient Safety Goals effective January 1, 2012.
2012 National Patient Safety Goals
Title VII Nursing Workforce Development Programs
Nursing Community
This brochure provides statistics regarding the rising demand for nursing care, nursing student demographics, monetary support levels for nursing students, Title VII funding programs by state, and a wealth of additional information.
RN-PMH Council Communities
Expert Panel
Steering Committee
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the APNA RN-PMH Council to identify issues, gather pertinent information to better understand these issues, and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors on projects or positions that APNA should undertake.
Goals
To represent the identity and voice of the Psychiatric Mental Health Staff Nurse, the RN-PMH Council will:
Implement the processes and procedures necessary to carry out the role, mission and vision of the Council
Establish Council project priorities based on the survey of psychiatric nurses conducted earlier this year
Establish a Steering Committee to organize and facilitate the work necessary to address targeted priorities
Establish Working Committees and identify Expert Panel members, as necessary, to work on specific priorities
Work collaboratively with the other APNA Councils and as part of the Inner Council Task Force to represent the RN-PMH
Identify and submit RN-PMH Council Members for consideration and membership on the APNA Rapid Response Team
Click here for a list of council members.
This page of the site is your resource concerning RN level psychiatric mental health nursing. Visit each section to find resources tailored to your needs.
Online Continuing Education
RN-specific continuing education content designed for your daily practice.
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