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Veterans Day Free CE

To Support Those Who Served In honor of Veterans Day and to support your work with this community, this APNA ...
APNA News President's Message

Leading Forward Together

For psychiatric-mental health nursing to thrive, we must make our contributions visible, strengthen connections across our work, and invest ...

Incorporating the APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program into Your PMH Nurse Practice or Organization

The APNA Transitions in Practice Certificate Program (ATP) is a self-paced online curriculum that bridges the gap between education ...
APNA News: Monthly Policy Update
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Policy Updates October 2026

Key Developments CMS corrected FY 2027 Medicare payment figures for inpatient psychiatric facilities, effective October 1. CMS State Medicaid Director ...
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Monthly News Digest October 2026

Key Developments: New research raises clinical questions about conversational AI. Studies identify major gaps and practical barriers across opioid use ...
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Call for Volunteers: APNA Council for Mental Health Advocacy

The APNA Council for Mental Health Advocacy (CMHA) is newly re-envisioned and seeking volunteers!...
APNA 40th Annual Conference / Phoenix, Arizona / October 28-31, 2026
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How to Earn Contact Hours at the APNA Annual Conference

Attending the APNA 40th Annual Conference is an opportunity to strengthen your psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, connect with colleagues, ...
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September/October Special Issue of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

As an APNA member, you get free access to each issue of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, ...
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Get FREE CE for your response: APNA Workforce Survey

Build the national picture of psychiatric-mental health nursing! The psychiatric‑mental health nursing workforce comprises registered and advanced practice ...