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Member involvement is what shapes and drives APNA. Here are ways that you can get involved and join nurses from all over in advancing and advocating for psychiatric-mental health nursing:
Committees & Councils
APNA members play a key role in the organization's direction and policies through their involvement in its councils, committees, and task forces.
Board of Directors
Councils
Committees & Task Forces
How to Join a Committee
Committees on Member Bridge
Chapters
You can also get involved in APNA at the local chapter level.
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Become an APNA member and get involved today! Upon joining, members are automatically assigned to a chapter based on the member's state of residence. Members can log in to Member Bridge to connect with your local community. If you are not familiar with this members-only community site, click here for an introduction.
BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION
(Adopted September 2006, Amended January 2018)
ARTICLE I: NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION
The name of the Association shall be the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (hereinafter “APNA” or “Association”).
ARTICLE II: PURPOSES
Section 1. (a) APNA provides leadership to promote psychiatric-mental health nurses, improve mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities, and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services; (b) to make charitable contributions and grants to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended or supplemented (hereinafter referred to as the “IRC”), as well as governmental units and other nonprofit organizations, that promote and further the purposes described in this Section 1 above; and (c) to exercise any other powers conferred upon Associations organized pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware General Association Law, as the same may be amended or supplemented (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).
Mission:
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a professional association organized to advance the science and education of psychiatric-mental health nursing. It is committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing, health, wellness and recovery promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.
Core Values:
Empowerment
Inclusivity
Integrity
Collegiality
Innovation
Transparency
Stewardship
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The APNA Strategic Direction
APNA Brand
Long-Range Strategic Planning Horizon
Strategic Long-Range Goals
Bylaws
Governance Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
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Each year APNA provides its members with a report on the status and happenings of the association, which is distributed in hard copy at the Annual Conference. This document contains financial reports, Chapter activity, Council and Task Force activity, and more. Click on one of the links below to view the Annual Activity Report from that year.
Through APNA, our more than 13,500 members are connected with a dynamic community of psychiatric mental health nurses, exceptional resources and programs, and opportunities to advance the PMH nursing profession.
Continuing Education & Professional Growth
Enhance your PMH nursing knowledge with APNA’s more than 230 online continuing education sessions, ebooks, and more (> 250 contact hours!) - APNA members get 4 free options each month, plus you can use your member bonus points to access the content of your choice in the APNA eLearning Center at little to no cost.
Learn the latest best practices in psychiatric mental health nursing or share your expertise as a presenter at the Annual Conference.
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Policy Statement: APNA Position Paper (White Paper) Process and Guidelines
Position papers state positions officially endorsed by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) as authorized by the Board of Directors and are intended to advance the profession of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Position papers discuss issues in the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing of vital interest to the public and to the membership at large. A position paper will discuss not only the majority opinion about its subject but also a range of accepted (mainstream) minority opinions and will be based on the best available evidence.
Comments on American Nursing Association's work in seeking Ethical Environments and Patient and Personal Safety
March 2020 letter offering feedback from the APNA Council for Safe Environments.
Comments on Current Medicare Regulations that Limit Providers’ Scopes of Practice
January 2020 letter offering feedback regarding CMS’ continuation of its work under section 5 of Executive Order #13890 on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors.
Comments on CCNE’s Proposed Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Programs
January 2020 letter providing comments on standards proposed by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
About the American Psychiatric Nurses Association: An Introduction
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) was founded in 1986. In the ensuing years, APNA has grown to be the largest professional membership organization committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems, and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.
Vision
APNA is guided by a strategic direction formulated by the Board of Directors and informed by the membership.
APNA Strategic Direction
The APNA Strategic Direction guides the Board of Directors in governance of the association. It focuses their strategic decision-making and ongoing operational work. It is a working document, informed by feedback from councils, chapters, and the membership, that undergoes revision and renewal every three years to ensure its relevance.
Membership in the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Did you know that the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is one of the largest psychiatric-mental health nursing membership organizations? APNA represents more than 13,000 psychiatric-mental health nurses at all levels of education who work in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, research, education, administration, clinical, private practice, military, and forensic. APNA also has membership for full-time students and retired registered nurses. Together, we advance the concept that whole health begins with mental health.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 625
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
inform@apna.org
Toll Free: 855-863-APNA (2762)
Phone: 571-533-1919
Fax: 855-883-APNA (2762)
Our National Office Staff is here to answer any of your questions:
Lisa Deffenbaugh Nguyen, MS, CAE
Executive Director
Patricia L. Black, PhD, RN
Associate Executive Director, Education and Practice
Leslie Hoopengardner, CAE, CMP
Director of Operations
Karla Taylor, CAE
Director of Finance & Administration
Meaghan Trimyer, MA, CAE
Director of Communications
Stephanie Croon, MSN, RN
Senior Nurse Educator
Patricia Federinko
Membership Manager
Sharon Henson
Membership Coordinator
Courtney Hyde
Communications Coordinator
Tandi-Jo Lantrip, CAE
Chapter & Council Support Manager
Olivia Lindholm, CMP
Meetings and Events Specialist
Brittany Plummer
Education Support Specialist
Annia Pujals-Rodriguez, MBA
Accounting Assistant
Kimberly Rathburn, MSN, MBA, RNC-NIC
Senior Nurse Educator
Denise Stone, CMP, CEM
Manager of Meetings and Sponsorships
Carrie Tucker
Education Support Specialist
Meagan Bailey, MS
Health Policy Support
Maria Duran, MBA
Accounting Assistant
Marie Kodadek, PhD, RN, CNE
Senior Nurse Educator
Lauren LeFew
Chapter Support Specialist
Mary Malina
Membership Specialist
Jennifer Marshall, LCSW, CSAC
Clinical Education Support Specialist
Meg Ogea
Communications Specialist
Marianna K.
APNA News: The Psychiatric Nursing Voice
Messages from the President
Matthew Tierney, MS, CNS, ANP, PMHNP, FAAN
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The affairs of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association are governed by its Board of Directors. It is the Board’s responsibility to carry out the objectives and purposes of the association and to this end, the Board may exercise all powers of the association. The primary responsibility of a voluntary governance Board is to establish an organization’s mission, purpose, values, and direction.
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