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When you attend an APNA event, you reconnect with your why. You re-energize your practice while engaging with psychiatric-mental health nurses from around the nation. And you get the contact hours you need to stay up-to-date with cutting-edge care.

 

APNA 39th Annual Conference

October 15-18, 2025
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana or virtual

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Save the dates:
APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Psychopharmacology Education Planned for Nurses, by Nurses for More Than 20 Years
June 4-7, 2026
Reston, Virginia, or virtual

 

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APNA 23rd Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Jun 5 - Jun 8, 2025Rockville, Maryland
Planned for Nurses, by Nurses
APNA 39th Annual Conference
Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2025New Orleans, Louisiana
The largest U.S. event exclusively for psychiatric-mental health nurses!
APNA 24th Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Jun 4 - Jun 7, 2026Reston, Virginia
Planned for Nurses, by Nurses
APNA 40th Annual Conference
Oct 28 - Oct 31, 2026Phoenix, Arizona
Building on Strengths: A Resiliency Journey to Improve Wellness and Advance Care
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Save the Dates for these Upcoming APNA National Conferences

APNA members receive massive discounts on registration for these events!

APNA South Carolina Chapter Conference
Save the Date: The APNA South Carolina Chapter on Saturday, September 20, 8:00am – 4:00pm Eastern.
APNA New Mexico Chapter Conference
Save the date: The APNA New Mexico Chapter Conference on Saturday, July 19, 8:00am-4:30pm!
APNA Ohio Chapter Conference
Register for The APNA Ohio Chapter Conference on Friday, May 16, from 8:00am-4:30pm!
APNA Utah Chapter Symposium
RSVP for the APNA Utah Chapter Symposium Friday, May 9, 11:00am-2:45pm Mountain Time.
APNA Michigan Chapter Conference
Register for The APNA Michigan Chapter Conference on Saturday, May 17, 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern.
APNA New Jersey Chapter Conference
Register for The APNA New Jersey Chapter Conference on Thursday, May 1, 9:00am-5:00pm!
APNA Minnesota Chapter Monthly Meeting
Second Monday of the month at 7pm Central via Zoom. Contact chaptersupport@apna.org for call-in information.
APNA South Carolina Chapter Monthly Meeting
First Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern via Zoom. Contact chaptersupport@apna.org for the call-in information.
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APNA North Carolina Chapter Monthly Meeting
Zoom, North Carolina
Third Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm Eastern via Zoom. Contact chaptersupport@apna.org for the call-in information.
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APNA Chapter Events

Check your APNA State Chapter page for the most current information!

APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate ProgramIncreasing Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Competence & Confidence in the Care of Those at Risk for Suicide

5 NCPD Contact Hours

  • Builds the knowledge, attitudes, skills and critical thinking of psychiatric-mental health nurses caring for persons at risk for suicide.
  • Four self-paced modules presented by psychiatric-mental health nurse subject matter experts, as well as supplemental resources and activities.
  • Increases confidence and competence in the nursing skills of suicide prevention, assessment, and care management of persons at risk for suicide.

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APNA Transitions in Practice

Updated Course Launched 2024

The APNA Transitions in Practice (ATP) Certificate program covers the knowledge and information foundational to psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. ATP is a self-paced online curriculum that includes presenter videos, interactive quizzes, case scenarios, and reflection. With five modules that focus on the most up-to-date best practices and evidence-based nursing knowledge, it will optimize success in psychiatric-mental health nursing practice and improve healthcare outcomes for persons with mental health disorders.

APNA Suicide Prevention Courses

APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program

Contact Hours: 5
What to ask, who to tell, how to document, and what to do next. This online certificate program builds the core knowledge, skills, and critical thinking of psychiatric-mental health
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Additional Strategies in Suicide Prevention: For the APRN Provider

Contact Hours: 1
Building on the practical skills learned in the APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program, this course will increase your knowledge, skills, and critical thinking with a focused lens on the APRN’
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Additional Strategies in Suicide Prevention: LGBTQIA+

Contact Hours: 1
Building on the practical skills learned in the APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program, this course will increase your knowledge, skills, and critical thinking when providing care to LGBTQIA+ individuals at
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Additional Strategies in Suicide Prevention: Older Adults

Contact Hours: 1.5
Building on the practical skills learned in the APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program, this course will increase your knowledge, skills, and critical thinking when providing care to older adults at
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Additional Strategies in Suicide Prevention: Youth

Contact Hours: 1.5
Building on the practical skills learned in the APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program, this course will increase your knowledge, skills, and critical thinking when providing care to youth at risk
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Practical Nursing Strategies in Suicide Prevention

Contact Hours: 1.5
This course provides practical skills to nurses in non-mental health settings, providing an alogithm to screen and provide life-saving interventions for individuals at risk for suicide.
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APNA Suicide Prevention Resources

Suicide Prevention

APNA Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Essential Competencies for Assessment and Management of Individuals at Risk for Suicide

These 9 APNA competencies outline the role of the PMH nurse specific to suicide prevention, which includes both systems and patient level interventions.
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Suicide Prevention

APNA Position: Nurse Assessment & Management of Suicide Risk

APNA suicide competencies address a gap in suicide prevention efforts and should be inclusively and equitably disseminated to the diverse population of practicing nurses to increase safety and provide an
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Child & Adolescent Mental HealthSuicide Prevention

APNA Position: Youth Suicide Prevention

PMH nurses at all levels of practice can reduce suicide mortality by intervening with children, adolescents, and families across levels of care.
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