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APNA 37th Annual Conference

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: Novel IDEAS Moving Whole Health Forward
Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. Access. de-Stigmatization.

October 4-7, 2023
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Announcements

  • Deshauna Barber to Keynote the APNA Annual Conference! View the Full Program
  • You will be able to book your hotel and purchase discounted Walt Disney World park tickets and make park reservations after completing your registration. Plan Your Stay
  • APNA President’s Message: “The work to promote Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and (de)Stigmatization (I.D.E.A.S.), as laid out in this year’s APNA Annual Conference theme (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses: Novel IDEAS Moving Whole Health Forward) is an important focus for APNA….”
  • Safety Statement: APNA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. Learn More

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The Premiere Event for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

You’ll Be Able To:

  • Set a schedule that best suits your needs and preferences: Attend sessions live or via virtual livestream, as well as access them on-demand 2-3 months post-conference.
  • Explore on-demand sessions and materials in the APNA eLearning Center for up to a year.
  • Earn up to 115+ contact hours for certification or licensure renewal while getting crucial updates from trusted colleagues.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is the premiere event for psychiatric-mental health nursing, but all professionals passionate about providing care to the psychiatric-mental health population are welcome! APNA members receive exclusive savings on their registrations.

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“This was my first APNA conference and I was blown away with the broad range of knowledge and expertise. I really enjoyed all the sessions I attended. I particularly liked the networking that I did with colleagues from all over the country.”

– 2022 Conference Attendee

Same Contact Hours, Two Different Experiences

Group of happy people at conference receptionIn-Person Experience

Available for: Full Conference & One Day Registrations
Add-On: Wednesday Pre-Conference Sessions
Contact Hours: Up to 27.75 live, 90+ on demand (includes pre-conference add-on)

  • Take your pick of sessions presented in each time block at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: In-Person Program
  • Engage with colleagues and speakers during sessions, breaks, and special events.
  • Browse and evaluate poster presentations in the poster hall; meet the poster presenters.
  • Enjoy meal sessions with industry-sponsored Product Theaters and Symposia.
  • Two-3 months after the conference, access podcast recordings of the sessions presented on the days you are registered. Earn up to 90+ more contact hours for these sessions any time until September 30, 2024.

A note about safety

Note: Poster presentations and industry-sponsored product theaters and symposia only available during conference, not on demand.

Virtual Livestream Experience

Available for: Full Conference & One Day Registration
Add-On: Wednesday Pre-Conference Sessions
Contact Hours: Up to 27.75 live, 90+ on demand (includes pre-conference add-on)

  • Select one of two livestream session options for each time block: Virtual Livestream Program
  • Use the live chat feature to ask questions and connect with fellow virtual attendees.
  • Browse and evaluate poster presentations in the online poster gallery.
  • Two-3 months after the conference, access podcast recordings of the sessions presented on the days for which you registered. Earn up to 90+ more contact hours for these sessions until September 30, 2024.

Note: Virtual livestream package does not include access to industry-sponsored product theaters. Symposia and poster presentations will not be available on demand after the live conference.

 

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Open Your Mind, Get Refreshed, Advance Care

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“I realized the importance of being part of the APNA opens my mind into a whole new world of resources and likeminded individuals who seek new information to provide excellent, evidence based care for our patients.”

– 2022 Attendee

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“I never fully believed that attendees feel “invigorated” after attending a conference but this conference changed that opinion. It was a refresher that I needed professionally.”

– 2022 Attendee

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“I continue to leave each APNA Conference believing when the needle moves in the positive direction for improving Mental Health Services to our citizens, it will be APNA members who make the needle move.”

 – 2022 Attendee

“Year after year, the APNA conference offers a terrific opportunity to learn, share and connect with colleagues. I embrace the conference and the time to reflect, renew, and reinvigorate my practice.”

– Frannie Pingitore, PhD, PMHCNS-BC

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If you missed the APNA Annual Conference, you don’t have to miss getting the continuing education contact hours! Session recordings from Annual Conferences are available in the APNA eLearning Center in podcast form, along with up-to-date session handouts and other relevant materials.

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