Welcome to Your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Community
As a psychiatric-mental health nurse, you provide hope to those with mental health disorders, advance the knowledge and science of whole health, and champion wellness for your community. And you’re not alone.
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Register now to join your colleagues in New Orleans (or virtual) for the APNA 39th Annual Conference October 15-18. |
Engage In Your Association of PMH Nurses
- It’s time to vote in the 2025 APNA National Elections! Decide which of the candidates will shape APNA’s direction on the APNA Board of Directors and who will set the slate of candidates for next year’s elections as a member of the APNA Nominating Committee.
- Nurse researchers: Apply by June 17 for APNA Research Grants. These awards are to assist psychiatric nurse investigators in their scholarly careers and vary from $1,000-$10,000 per award.
- PMH nurses have a critical role to play in youth suicide prevention. This new APNA position paper, APNA Position: Youth Suicide Prevention, gives expert insights and practical recommendations for reducing risk and improving the care you give. It’s time to rethink prevention strategies and continue providing the best possible care. Gain insight and resources now.
- Available online: APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program — Increase your confidence and competence in caring for persons at risk.
- Updated APNA Position Psychotherapy and the Scope of the PMH-APRN Role helps you advocate for training and continuous professional development in psychotherapy, and to communicate how PMH-APRNs competently use psychotherapeutic approaches to meet the evolving needs of those they serve.
