APNA Annual Conference Call for Abstracts
Nurses of all levels and areas of practice are invited to submit their abstracts for presentation at this year's conference, to be held October 13-16. | View
APNA Elections: Call for Nominations
Nominate yourself for a position on the APNA Board of Directors or 2022 Nominating Committee by April 7. | View
Motivational Interviewing Online Course Free Through June 2021
To continue to support all nurses and nursing students during the pandemic, the interactive online course on Motivational Interviewing is free to access through June 30, 2021. | View
Free CE of the Month: February 2021
Four free sessions are available to APNA members through February 28th. | View
New SBIRT Pocket Card for Nurses
Download an easy-to-use guide created by the APNA Addictions Council with a suggested script, a list of resources, and space to add local contacts. | Learn More
New Nurse Stress Self-Assessment Tool
Use the new stress self-assessment tool to get tailored resources to help address stress. | Learn More
Introducing the 2020 APNA Student Scholars
Thirty two students will receive a scholarship to attend the APNA 34th Annual Conference and a year of complimentary APNA membership. | Learn More
APNA Commitment to Change
A commitment to address and confront racism, implicit biases, and inequities within the healthcare system from the APNA Board of Directors. | Learn More
Statement Regarding Events Over the Past Week
A message from APNA President Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP condemning racism and emphasizing the crucial role that PMH nurses play in addressing inequalities. | Learn More
APNA Statement: PMH Nurse Protection During a Pandemic
The APNA Board of Directors has released a statement in support of psychiatric-mental health nurses providing essential services across the country having access to appropriate protective equipment. | Learn More
Thank you, PMH Nurse Heroes!
In celebration of Nurses Month & Mental Health Month and in response to your incredible work during this pandemic, access a free webinar on body-based ways to build resilience. | Learn More
COVID-19: Nurses' Mental Health
Resources for psychiatric-mental health nurses, including current information, policy updates, and self care tips. | View
Understanding the Brain-Behavior Connection
Introducing a new Certificate Program to assist RNs and APRNs in gaining an understanding of the biological basis for behavior. | View
Ketamine Infusion Therapy Resources
A checklist providing considerations for prescribing or providing care to persons undergoing ketamine infusion therapy. | View
Resources for Responding to Traumatic Events
Online resources are available for responding to traumatic events. | View
New APNA Report: The Pivotal Role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
New informational report from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association highlights the importance of the psychiatric-mental health nursing workforce in meeting current and future needs. | View
New Guidance Regarding Preceptors and Mentors
The APNA Board of Directors has approved new guidance on mentorship and precepting to offer background on both processes and support members. | View
Violence Prevention & Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
Support violence prevention efforts with the free Violence Prevention Toolkit. | View
PCSS-MAT Waiver Training Available Now
Free PCSS-MAT waiver training is now available for nurses and physician assistants. | View
Tobacco Dependence Resources
Updated expert-vetted online resources from the Tobacco Dependence Branch of the APNA Addictions Council. | View
Free Webinars: Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorders
Educating and empowering all nurses during an epidemic. | View
APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program
Providing the knowledge, tools, and best practices to energize your psychiatric-mental health RN practice (15 contact hours) | View
Free Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Training
2 webinars which offer 24 hours of continuing education contact hours and meet requirements to obtain a DEA waiver to prescribe MAT for Opioid Use Disorders | View
Competency Based Training for Suicide Prevention
An interactive training, presented by a facilitator with expertise in suicide prevention, will increase your confidence and competence in the nursing skills of suicide assessment, management and prevention. | View
Acute Care Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurses: Preparing for Recovery-Oriented Practice
Infusing recovery-oriented practices into psychiatric-mental health nursing (8.5 contact hours) | View
Suicide Assessment & Management Competencies
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Essential Competencies for Assessment and Management of Individuals At Risk for Suicide | View
Scope & Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
The who, what, when, and where of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. | View
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Peer-reviewed and evidence-based psychiatric-mental health nursing research and scholarly articles. | View
APNA Report: The Pivotal Role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
With the current shortage of qualified mental health and substance use disorder professionals, PMH nurses have the training, skills, and compassion needed to help fill the gaps in our nation's healthcare system. | View
Violence Prevention Toolkit
A collection of violence prevention resources gathered and vetted by psychiatric-mental health nurses with subject matter expertise. | View
Undergraduate Education Faculty Toolkit
This toolkit offers new ways to teach the concepts of psychiatric-mental health nursing as set forth in both the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (2014) and the Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in the BSN Curriculum (2008). | View