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APNA Events & Conferences

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.

 

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APNA 40th Annual Conference

October 28-31, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona or virtual

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 40th Annual Conference
Oct 28 - Oct 31, 2026Phoenix, Arizona
Building on Strengths: A Resiliency Journey to Improve Wellness and Advance Care
2027 APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
Jun 11 - Jun 13, 2027Reston, Virginia
Planned for Nurses, by Nurses
APNA 41st Annual Conference
Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2027Minneapolis, Minnesota
APNA 42nd Annual Conference
Oct 11 - Oct 14, 2028Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Florida
APNA 2024 - Thursday-296

Save the Dates for these Upcoming APNA National Conferences

APNA members receive massive discounts on registration for these events!

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!

Key APNA Education

Earn ANCC accredited contact hours (formerly CEUs) with these nurse-led options. APNA Members enjoy exclusive free and discounted access.

APNA Annual Conference

Contact Hours: 90+
Earn up contact hours live and on demand with the hundreds of presentations at the premiere event for psychiatric-mental health nursing, held each year in a new destination.
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APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute

Contact Hours: 20+ pharmacology
Earn pharmacology contact hours at this flagship event that provides a deep dive into the science and clinical application of psychopharmacology, planned for nurses, by nurses.
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APNA eLearning Center

Contact Hours: Varies
Browse on-demand sessions on psychiatric-mental health nursing topics across the spectrum of care and start earning contact hours now.
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APNA Suicide Prevention Certificate Program

Contact Hours: 5
A structured, evidence-based program to help you apply the essential competencies for nurse assessment and management of suicide risk to your practice, plus focused supplemental courses.
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APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program

Contact Hours: 15.25
For PMH-RNs new to the field or looking for a refresher, this certificate program provides a structured, evidence-based training on skills essential to psychiatric-mental health nursing.
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Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses

Contact Hours: 3.5
FREE for APNA Members! Learn how to effectively use this foundational skillset in your practice with this 5-part program that offers practical strategies.
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Medications For Substance Use Disorders (MSUD) Training

Contact Hours: 8.0
FREE! This 8-hour training for nurses meets the DEA educational requirement to prescribe medication for opioid use disorder.
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Competency Based Training for Conducting the One-Hour Face-to-Face Assessment for Persons in Restraint or Seclusion

Contact Hours: 1.5
Learn the key components for assessing a patient placed in restraint or seclusion, including regulatory bodies' parameters and the four main assessment elements.
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Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorders

Contact Hours: 1.5-3.5
FREE! Two on-demand courses each targeted to RN & APRN scope of practice to support you as you provide care to individuals with Opioid Use Disorders.
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Transforming Addiction Care Webinar Series

Contact Hours: 2.75
FREE! Discover how psychiatric-mental health nurses can lead the way in reshaping addiction care through education and clinical practice.
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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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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.

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