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Now Updated! APNA Violence Prevention Position

The issue of violence prevention across settings and communities is complex and requires interprofessional and multi-faceted strategies. Updated by ...
APNA News Members’ Corner

Recovery in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: From a Personal Journey to What’s Next

For Sue Brammer, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, who has worked in psychiatric-mental health nursing for decades, recovery is personal. “...
Announcement Publication

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Announces First Author Awards

These new awards will recognize authors who publish outstanding work in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA) ...

Does Smartphone Use Increase the Risk for Suicide in Adolescents?

APNA member and upcoming APNA 39th Annual Conference presenter Antonella Grana, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CPNP, is well-informed on ...
Announcement APNA Programs

Call for Members: APNA Seclusion & Restraint Task Force

Are you passionate about reducing the use of seclusion and restraint, advocating for your patients, and fostering safe environments through ...
Announcement APNA Programs

FREE Resources for National Suicide Prevention & Recovery Month

Support recovery & suicide prevention with FREE CE FREE for APNA members through 10/5/2025: Engaging Clients in Recovery ...
CPI Reston Virginia June 2022
Announcement APNA Programs

Call for Members: APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute Program Committee

This volunteer committee of APNA members holds the prestigious role of shaping the the APNA Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute (CPI) program. ...
Announcement News

APNA Elections Results are Here!

APNA members have spoken: These new leaders will begin their terms on the APNA Board of Directors and 2026 Nominating ...
APNA News News

“The expertise is boundless…”

Hear from attendees who return to APNA Annual Conference for bold conversations, practical tools, and a vibrant community of peers ...
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Learn Motivational Interviewing

Online Educational Program Free to Members

Earn contact hours while gaining skills in flexible, strategic interventions with the new nursing education course Motivational Interviewing: Practical Strategies for Nurses. It’s free for APNA members.

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