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Why Attend the APNA Annual Conference?

Each year the APNA Annual Conference offers bold conversations, practical tools, and a vibrant community of peers who understand both the challenges and triumphs of your work.
Here’s what’s in store:

  • Hundreds of presentations that are PMH nurse-approved
  • Crucial dialogue to advance your practice
  • Contact hours to keep your practice timely and forward-moving

Looking to enlist your organization’s support for you to attend the conference?  INSTITUTIONAL GROUP REGISTRATION RATES coming soon.

“I learned so much — from innovative clinical practices to strategies for advancing mental health equity — and left feeling both motivated and supported. The energy of NOLA, combined with the warmth and passion of the APNA community, made this experience truly transformative.”

– Earl Johns, MSN, PMHNP-BC

APNA Annual Conference Program

Choose from hundreds of presentations covering diverse PMH nursing topics like:

Artificial Intelligence
Addictions/Substance Use
APRN Practice
Child & Adolescent
Community Care
Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Depression
Ethics
Graduate Education
Integrated Care
Inpatient
Leadership
Legal
Measurements/Outcomes		 Military
Outpatient
Pharmacology
Private Practice
Psychedelics
Psychotherapy
RN Practice
Recovery Tools
Research
Safety
Special Populations
Trauma
Undergraduate Education
Violence Prevention
Women’s Health
See Past Presentations On Demand
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Earn up to 115+ ANCC NCPD Contact Hours

  • Up to 20+* during the conference
  • 90+ with session recordings available 2-3 months after the conference

*Includes pre-conference add-on sessions (additional fee) and any industry-sponsored symposia.

Open Your Mind, Get Refreshed, Advance Care

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“The most valuable part was the practical, real-world strategies shared for improving clinical care and provider wellness. The sessions offered concrete tools I can immediately bring back to my practice.”

– 2025 Attendee

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“Each conversation sparked new ideas and lasting connections. Bonding with my conference buddies, seeking mentorship from experienced professionals, and sharing stories with peers reminded me of the strength and compassion that define our field.”

– 2025 Attendee

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“Had a blast at the APNA 39th Annual Conference in New Orleans. Great networking opportunities and always fun to continue your education! 10/10 would recommend!”

 – Megan Beach, PMHNP

Your dynamic community of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses.

Connect with fellow psychiatric-mental health nurses, be the first to know about evidence-based resources and programs, and participate in exclusive opportunities to advance the care and treatment of those with mental health & substance use needs.

JOIN TODAY MEMBER COMMUNITY

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