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Membership in APNA

A Community of Support and Dedication for PMH Nurses

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a membership organization dedicated to psychiatric-mental health RNs and APRNs who work in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, research, education, administration, private practice, military, and more. In APNA, psychiatric-mental health nurses find their home for the education, resources, and support they need to provide crucial mental health care. Join your professional community to learn from the best in the field and connect with those who understand you.

“I would like to encourage more nurses to join APNA – I think it would boost their knowledge, morale, and benefit patients.” – APNA Member

Membership Types and Dues

It’s easy to join APNA! Find the membership type and method that works best for you.

JOIN ONLINE

Give us a call at 855-863-2762 to start the membership process.

Download the membership form and send it back via email, fax (855-883-2762), or mail:
APNA
PO Box 70525
Philadelphia, PA 19176-9943

Regular Membership: $135.00

Regular membership is available to those individuals who are registered nurses, pay dues, and are engaged in pursuits which further the purposes of the Association. Regular members may vote, serve on committees, and seek election to the Board of Directors. An automatic monthly payment option ($12.50/month) and discounted 2 and 3-year memberships are available.

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Affiliate Membership: $135.00

Affiliate members are all other mental health professionals who are not registered nurses. Affiliate members receive all benefits of membership, but may not vote or hold office.

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International Membership: $135.00

International members are nurses who do not reside in the United States. International members are entitled to all privileges and features of membership.

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ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY Rate: $75.00

Members who are full-time U.S. Military (Armed Forces DOD) on active duty pay $75.00. They receive all features of regular membership. You must show proof of active duty – Please call us at 855-863-APNA (2762) or email membership@apna.org to apply for Military Membership.

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Retired Membership: $75.00

Membership is available for retired (as defined by Merriam-Webster) registered nurses who are interested in being involved in the psychiatric-mental health nursing community. They receive all features of regular membership.

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Student Membership: $25.00

Student membership is for members who are engaged in full-time study in a nursing degree program and show evidence of student status. These members may not seek election to the Board but may serve on committees, councils, or task forces. Student members who are registered nurses may vote.

Student Application Process

Education, Resources, Connection

Keep up with a rapidly evolving field, better serve those in your care, and advance your career. As an APNA member, you enjoy exclusive access to the psychiatric-mental health nursing expertise, updates, and resources you need to support your work.

  • Earn contact hours with content created for psychiatric-mental health nurses
  • Connect with an expansive and welcoming online community
  • Enrich your practice with resources vetted by your colleagues
  • Save on conferences, publications, certification, and more

 

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Camaraderie, Community, Collegiality

Experts. Peers. Friends. Connect with people who are in-touch with the work you do every day, and who can help you learn, grow, and provide the best possible care to those you serve.

  • Online discussion communities to engage with PMH nurses around the country
  • Collegial councils and committees to collaborate with subject matter experts around topics important to the profession
  • Regional chapters to build your local network of colleagues and address state-specific needs.

 

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Savings on Education and Resources

APNA membership means discounts on the tools, resources, and expertise you need to thrive as a psychiatric-mental health nurse. This includes:

  • Free continuing education every month
  • Special member prices for APNA Annual Conference and APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute registration
  • Access to the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • Savings on certification, exams, and review materials
  • Access to the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice eBook

 

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ANA Digital Membership. More Information. No Additional Cost.

Included with your APNA membership is a digital membership with the American Nurses Association. This means access to publications, emails, and additional information. Joining APNA connects you with nursing peers in every field.

Learn How To Access Your Digital Membership with ANA Today

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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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