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APNA Announcements

Nominate an outstanding nurse for one of the 2027 APNA Annual Awards! Your nomination recognizes APNA members who demonstrate excellence in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Newly updated: Motivational Interviewing Course to build skills that you can use in your PMH nursing interactions. It’s FREE to APNA members!
Represent your experience by responding to the APNA Workforce Survey and help build a comprehensive understanding of today’s PMH nursing workforce.

Featured News & Publications

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How Do Workplace Experiences Contribute to Suicide Risk for PMH Nurses?

Q&A With APNA Annual Conference Presenter Christopher Wojnar APNA member and upcoming APNA 40th Annual Conference presenter ...

APNA News Members’ CornerPresident's Message

Lean on APNA

As I reflect on the past year serving as APNA president, I want to share the sense of support I ...

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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

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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Announcement News

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

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, ...

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, ...

Announcement News

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 ...

APNA News Members’ CornerNews

How Do Workplace Experiences Contribute to Suicide Risk for PMH Nurses?

Q&A With APNA Annual Conference Presenter Christopher Wojnar APNA member and upcoming APNA 40th Annual Conference presenter ...

APNA News Members’ CornerNews

Member News September 2026

Summary: APNA members are featured in September 2026 member news updates for their expertise and leadership, awards for outstanding practice, ...