7 Takeaways from the 2023 APNA Annual Award Recipients
September 2023
What does passion in PMH nursing look like?
Take a closer look at the 2023 APNA Annual Award Recipients to learn what drives them to impact PMH nursing – and how their experiences can influence your work.
APNA Psychiatric Nurse of the Year
Find out the critical step all PMH nurses must take, according to Beth Phoenix.
Award for Distinguished Service
How can you find a home at APNA? Just ask Mary Ann Nihart.
Award for Excellence in Practice – RN
Discover how Frank Ugoh is making mental health care more military friendly.
Award for Excellence in Practice – APRN
Get Joy Lauerer’s tip for staying on the cutting edge of your practice.
Award for Excellence in Leadership – RN
Read what sparked Leigh Lackey’s creative solution to rural care access.
Award for Excellence in Leadership – APRN
Why does Kathleen T. McCoy believe so strongly in asking questions?
Award for Excellence in Education
Learn Kate Pfeiffer’s ideas about adding safety culture into education models.
Meet these passionate PMH nursing pioneers at the APNA 37th Annual Conference next month and join us in honoring them during the Conference Kickoff & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening.
