APNA Suicide Prevention Education for Nurses
Be prepared to recognize & respond to suicide risk.
Discover a suite of on-demand courses designed for nurses seeking practical, evidence-based skills in suicide prevention. You’ll gain:
- Clinical Confidence: Learn the nuts and bolts of how to assess and intervene
- Actionable Tools: Apply concrete strategies to your practice immediately
- Contact Hours: Earn ANCC NCPD contact hours
Where to Start: The APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program is the definitive course for psychiatric-mental health nurses to learn the core skills of suicide prevention. It provides a practical understanding of what to ask, who to tell, how to document, and what to do next.
Build your skills further with supplemental courses that provide specialized information to target your interventions.
Because nurses in all settings encounter individuals at risk for suicide: Nurses in non-mental health settings can take advantage of the Practical Nursing Strategies in Suicide Prevention course, which provides evidence-based tools to screen, assess, and intervene with individuals at risk for suicide using an algorithm!
